Reports of Damage as Tornado-Warned Storms Slam Florida

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2 Nov 2018 2:59 PM
Damage to structures, trees and power lines has been reported in west-central Florida. Multiple tornado warnings were issued around 3 p.m. ET Friday for the Tampa and Saint Petersburg, Florida area. Then the tornado warnings continued to the east as the storms marched into central Florida. https://www.facebook.com/WeatherNation/videos/2156821121250883/ The National Weather Service in Tampa, FL began monitoring the line of storms as it was out over the Gulf of Mexico and approached the west coast of the state. https://twitter.com/NWSTampaBay/status/1058402844225822720 Areas that have been hit hardest so far include Seminole and Clearwater. If we hear of any other damage reports, we'll be sure to let you know. https://twitter.com/WeatherNation/status/1058447881999278080 https://www.facebook.com/WeatherNation/videos/173076570309161/ The thunderstorms will continue marching across Florida through the evening, likely exiting the east coast of the state by 10 p.m. ET Friday. https://twitter.com/WeatherNation/status/1058431646452473856 We will follow these storms as they move across the state and update you shortly. For WeatherNation, Meteorologist Steve Glazier
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