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Tornado Watch Issued for Central Florida, Winds, Hail Threaten

5/3/2026

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The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch for central Florida that remains in effect until 6 p.m. EDT.
The watch covers Lakeland, Brandon, Clearwater, Dade City, Melbourne, Palm Bay, Titusville, Orlando and Kissimmee.
Storms may produce damaging wind gusts of 40-60 mph, occasional large hail and isolated tornadoes.
A wind advisory and Red Flag Warning also apply, with gusts up to 35 mph and heightened fire risk.

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The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch for central Florida that remains in effect until 6 p.m. EDT.
The watch covers Lakeland, Brandon, Clearwater, Dade City, Melbourne, Palm Bay, Titusville, Orlando and Kissimmee.
Storms may produce damaging wind gusts of 40-60 mph, occasional large hail and isolated tornadoes.
A wind advisory and Red Flag Warning also apply, with gusts up to 35 mph and heightened fire risk.