A significant tornado outbreak has occurred around Tampa bay, Florida in the last 2 hours. The National Weather Service have issued several tornado warnings.
Tweet: TheWeatherChannel
BREAKING (4:08 p.m. EST): A large #tornado is currently passing over Old Tampa Bay near the Howard Frankland Bridge (I-275), according to the National Weather Service. #Damage has been reported in Pinellas County, per local emergency management.
Take cover NOW in #Tampa! pic.twitter.com/ztNDOUTA9K
— The Weather Channel (@weatherchannel) December 16, 2020
BREAKING (5:01 p.m.): #Tornado confirmed by NWS Doppler radar now crossing into northwestern Polk County, FL.
Take shelter now in Gibsonia! pic.twitter.com/dqrvSunDLO
— The Weather Channel (@weatherchannel) December 16, 2020
If you are in the area, heed tornado warnings NOW.
Damage footage:
DAMAGE: @FHPTampa is sharing a glimpse into damage seen at Bryan Dairy Road and 66th Street after a radar-confirmed tornado was reported to have impacted the area. https://t.co/3sW81ZoCaE pic.twitter.com/nYAtgafmYW
— 10 Tampa Bay (@10TampaBay) December 16, 2020
Latest radar:
#SkyTower Radar picking up possible debris from wind and/or tornado (in yellow-green) just north of I-4 in Polk County.
LIVE COVERAGE: https://t.co/G0GMdHQkBO pic.twitter.com/4MRe6qg6MK— FOX 13 Tampa Bay (@FOX13News) December 16, 2020
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