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(Expired) Tornado Warning Issued In Pasco, Hillsborough Counties
Heavy storms are expected to stick around until Saturday evening.
LAND O’ LAKES, FL — The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for southeastern Pasco County and Northwest Hillsborough County.
The warning issued, just before noon, is expected to remain in effect until 12:30 p.m. Saturday.
A warning means that severe weather is imminent.
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The weather service advised residents to "take cover now," according to its warning.
The storm responsible for the warning was spotted near Lutz and Land O' Lakes just before noon. It is expected to move into Wesley Chapel south around 12:25 p.m., the agency wrote.
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A severe thunderstorm watch has also been issued. It is expected to expire around 1 p.m.
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