Severe weather is moving across parts of Florida as a tornado watch was issued for several counties, with storm conditions expected to intensify through the evening.
Meteorologists are warning that strong thunderstorms could produce damaging wind gusts, heavy rainfall, and isolated tornadoes as the system moves through the region. Officials urged residents to remain alert, monitor weather alerts closely, and be prepared to take shelter quickly if warnings are issued. Drivers are also advised to use caution due to reduced visibility and the potential for localized flooding in low-lying areas.
Citrus County
Extreme Tornado Watch
Sat, May 2, 2026, 11:30 AM EDT
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 183 IN
EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN FLORIDA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 8 COUNTIES
IN CENTRAL FLORIDA
POLK SUMTER
IN NORTHERN FLORIDA
LEVY
IN WEST CENTRAL FLORIDA
CITRUS HERNANDO HILLSBOROUGH
PASCO PINELLAS
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BEVERLY HILLS, BRANDON, BRONSON,
BROOKSVILLE, BUSHNELL, CEDAR KEY, CHIEFLAND, CITRUS SPRINGS,
CLEARWATER, DADE CITY, FANNING SPRINGS, FLORAL CITY, HERNANDO,
HOLIDAY, HOMOSASSA SPRINGS, HUDSON, INVERNESS, JASMINE ESTATES,
LAKE PANASOFFKEE, LAKELAND, LAND O LAKES, LARGO, LECANTO,
NEW PORT RICHEY, SPRING HILL, ST. PETERSBURG, TAMPA,
THE VILLAGES, WILDWOOD, WILLISTON, WINTER HAVEN, AND ZEPHYRHILLS.
Hernando County
Extreme Tornado Watch
Sat, May 2, 2026, 11:30 AM EDT
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 183 IN
EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN FLORIDA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 8 COUNTIES
IN CENTRAL FLORIDA
POLK SUMTER
IN NORTHERN FLORIDA
LEVY
IN WEST CENTRAL FLORIDA
CITRUS HERNANDO HILLSBOROUGH
PASCO PINELLAS
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BEVERLY HILLS, BRANDON, BRONSON,
BROOKSVILLE, BUSHNELL, CEDAR KEY, CHIEFLAND, CITRUS SPRINGS,
CLEARWATER, DADE CITY, FANNING SPRINGS, FLORAL CITY, HERNANDO,
HOLIDAY, HOMOSASSA SPRINGS, HUDSON, INVERNESS, JASMINE ESTATES,
LAKE PANASOFFKEE, LAKELAND, LAND O LAKES, LARGO, LECANTO,
NEW PORT RICHEY, SPRING HILL, ST. PETERSBURG, TAMPA,
THE VILLAGES, WILDWOOD, WILLISTON, WINTER HAVEN, AND ZEPHYRHILLS.
Hillsborough County
Extreme Tornado Watch
Sat, May 2, 2026, 11:30 AM EDT
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 183 IN
EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN FLORIDA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 8 COUNTIES
IN CENTRAL FLORIDA
POLK SUMTER
IN NORTHERN FLORIDA
LEVY
IN WEST CENTRAL FLORIDA
CITRUS HERNANDO HILLSBOROUGH
PASCO PINELLAS
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BEVERLY HILLS, BRANDON, BRONSON,
BROOKSVILLE, BUSHNELL, CEDAR KEY, CHIEFLAND, CITRUS SPRINGS,
CLEARWATER, DADE CITY, FANNING SPRINGS, FLORAL CITY, HERNANDO,
HOLIDAY, HOMOSASSA SPRINGS, HUDSON, INVERNESS, JASMINE ESTATES,
LAKE PANASOFFKEE, LAKELAND, LAND O LAKES, LARGO, LECANTO,
NEW PORT RICHEY, SPRING HILL, ST. PETERSBURG, TAMPA,
THE VILLAGES, WILDWOOD, WILLISTON, WINTER HAVEN, AND ZEPHYRHILLS.
Pasco County
Extreme Tornado Watch
Sat, May 2, 2026, 11:30 AM EDT
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 183 IN
EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN FLORIDA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 8 COUNTIES
IN CENTRAL FLORIDA
POLK SUMTER
IN NORHERN FLORIDA
LEVY
IN WEST CENTRAL FLORIDA
CITRUS HERNANDO HILLSBOROUGH
PASCO PINELLAS
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BEVERLY HILLS, BRANDON, BRONSON,
BROOKSVILLE, BUSHNELL, CEDAR KEY, CHIEFLAND, CITRUS SPRINGS,
CLEARWATER, DADE CITY, FANNING SPRINGS, FLORAL CITY, HERNANDO,
HOLIDAY, HOMOSASSA SPRINGS, HUDSON, INVERNESS, JASMINE ESTATES,
LAKE PANASOFFKEE, LAKELAND, LAND O LAKES, LARGO, LECANTO,
NEW PORT RICHEY, SPRING HILL, ST. PETERSBURG, TAMPA,
THE VILLAGES, WILDWOOD, WILLISTON, WINTER HAVEN, AND ZEPHYRHILLS.
Pinellas County
Extreme Tornado Watch
Sat, May 2, 2026, 11:30 AM EDT
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 183 IN
EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN FLORIDA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 8 COUNTIES
IN CENTRAL FLORIDA
POLK SUMTER
IN NORTHERN FLORIDA
LEVY
IN WEST CENTRAL FLORIDA
CITRUS HERNANDO HILLSBOROUGH
PASCO PINELLAS
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BEVERLY HILLS, BRANDON, BRONSON,
BROOKSVILLE, BUSHNELL, CEDAR KEY, CHIEFLAND, CITRUS SPRINGS,
CLEARWATER, DADE CITY, FANNING SPRINGS, FLORAL CITY, HERNANDO,
HOLIDAY, HOMOSASSA SPRINGS, HUDSON, INVERNESS, JASMINE ESTATES,
LAKE PANASOFFKEE, LAKELAND, LAND O LAKES, LARGO, LECANTO,
NEW PORT RICHEY, SPRING HILL, ST. PETERSBURG, TAMPA,
THE VILLAGES, WILDWOOD, WILLISTON, WINTER HAVEN, AND ZEPHYRHILLS.
Polk County
Extreme Tornado Watch
Sat, May 2, 2026, 11:30 AM EDT
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 183 IN
EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN FLORIDA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 8 COUNTIES
IN CENTRAL FLORIDA
POLK SUMTER
IN NORTHERN FLORIDA
LEVY
IN WEST CENTRAL FLORIDA
CITRUS HERNANDO HILLSBOROUGH
PASCO PINELLAS
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BEVERLY HILLS, BRANDON, BRONSON,
BROOKSVILLE, BUSHNELL, CEDAR KEY, CHIEFLAND, CITRUS SPRINGS,
CLEARWATER, DADE CITY, FANNING SPRINGS, FLORAL CITY, HERNANDO,
HOLIDAY, HOMOSASSA SPRINGS, HUDSON, INVERNESS, JASMINE ESTATES,
LAKE PANASOFFKEE, LAKELAND, LAND O LAKES, LARGO, LECANTO,
NEW PORT RICHEY, SPRING HILL, ST. PETERSBURG, TAMPA,
THE VILLAGES, WILDWOOD, WILLISTON, WINTER HAVEN, AND ZEPHYRHILLS.