Official updates 5:00 PM
A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM EDT FOR NORTHWESTERN CHARLOTTE AND SOUTHEASTERN SARASOTA COUNTIES
At 444 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 10 miles west of North Port, moving north at 75 mph.
HAZARD…Tornado.
SOURCE…Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT…Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near…
North Port around 450 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include South
Venice, Gulf Cove, Nokomis, El Jobean, Laurel, Oscar Scherer State
Park, Venice Gardens, Warm Mineral Springs, Grove City, and Osprey.