Tornado warning for Manatee County

Category: Weather

A Tornado Warning has been issued for southwestern Hardee County, east central Manatee County, and northwestern DeSoto County in Florida due to a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado, moving northwest at 40 mph.

Keywords: Tornado Warning, Severe Thunderstorm, Florida Weather

Source: ABC7 WWSB

Update At: 8/4/2024

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