The National Weather Service said 'a couple tornadoes' and hail were possible.
Severe thunderstorms often spawn tornadoes, and several have hit Florida communities over the years.The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch that stretches from Tampa and the Gulf Coast through Orlando to Daytona Beach and the Treasure Coast on the Atlantic.
"A tornado watch has been issued for central FL until 10 PM EDT," the NWS announced on Twitter at 3:40 p.m."A line of thunderstorms moving into the region will pose a damaging wind, hail, & tornado risk this afternoon."
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