Tornado watch issued for North Florida. Watch radar as storms approach
A tornado watch has been issued across North Florida and extends south to Florida's west central coast.
The National Weather Service Jacksonville warned tornadoes are possible as strong storms move through the area.
Scattered wind gusts and isolated hail also are possible.
Today's storms follow on the heels of Friday's tornadoes that hit farther west on Florida Panhandle. Three tornadoes hit Leon County and the Tallahassee area May 10, killing one woman and knocking out power for days for thousands of residents and businesses. That area is also under a tornado watch this morning.
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Radar will show you the latest conditions when it comes to storms approaching or in the area.
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Tornado watch issued for Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Gainesville
A tornado watch was issued until 1 p.m. EDT for the following counties:
Alachua
Baker
Bradford
Citrus
Clay
Columbia
Duval
Flagler
Gilchrist
Hamilton
Hernando
Levy
Marion
Nassau
Putnam
St. Johns
Sumter
Suwannee
Union
The National Weather Service Jacksonville warned a couple of tornadoes are possible as storms approach the area.
Isolated hail up to the size of quarters are possible, along with scattered gusts up to 70 mph.
See the latest watches and warnings in effect for Duval County, Jacksonville
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Radar for Duval County, including Jacksonville, St. Augustine
Rainfall expected? See the latest forecast for Jacksonville
This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: Tornado watch issued for Jacksonville, Gainesville. Watch Radar
