National Weather Service Issues Tornado Watch For Central Florida
ORLANDO, Florida - The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center has issued a TORNADO WATCH that will remain in effect until 11 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, for the following Florida counties:
Brevard, Citrus, Flagler, Hernando, Hillsborough, Lake, Levy, Manatee, Marion, Orange, Osceola, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Putnam, Seminole, St. Johns, Sumter, and Volusia
Tornado Watch versus Tornado Warning
What is the difference between a Tornado Watch and a Tornado Warning issued by the National Weather Service?
Tornado Watch:
A Tornado Watch means that tornadoes are possible in and near the watch area.
People within the tornado watch areas should review and discuss their emergency plans, check supplies, and their safe room.
People within the tornado watch areas should be ready to act quickly if a warning is issued or they suspect a tornado is approaching.
Watches are issued by the Storm Prediction Center for counties where tornadoes may occur. The watch area is typically large, covering numerous counties or even states.
Tornado Warning:
A Tornado Warning means that a tornado has been sighted or indicated by weather radar and there is imminent danger to life and property.
People within the tornado warning areas should move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building and avoid windows.
If in a mobile home, a vehicle, or outdoors, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Florida until 11 AM EDT pic.twitter.com/8AnP3ZVRBf
— NWS Tornado (@NWStornado) May 15, 2024
