Reports of Damage as Tornado-Warned Storms Slam Florida

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.

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.

The main band of rain ahead of an approaching cold front as of 1PM EDT is currently extending from Levy County southward into the eastern Gulf of Mexico. Watch for this area of rain to approach the Nature Coast and then eventually Tampa Bay as we head through the afternoon. #flwx pic.twitter.com/wgU9aBeLdM

— NWS Tampa Bay (@NWSTampaBay) November 2, 2018

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.

JUST NOW – Likely tornado damage in Seminole, FL, take a listen to what this one resident is seeing in his neighborhood! #flwx #tornado pic.twitter.com/ElJvvqzxfq

— WeatherNation (@WeatherNation) November 2, 2018

The thunderstorms will continue marching across Florida through the evening, likely exiting the east coast of the state by 10 p.m. ET Friday.

Heads up for the Tampa/St. Pete area! A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect until 3:15 p.m. ET Friday. Damaging wind up to 60 mph is possible with this line! Follow up with @NWSTampaBay #FLwx pic.twitter.com/t27l3trQhA

— WeatherNation (@WeatherNation) November 2, 2018

We will follow these storms as they move across the state and update you shortly.

For WeatherNation, Meteorologist Steve Glazier