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Tornado Watches Issued Across Florida; Indiana Reports Tornado

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Daytona Beach — The National Weather Service issued tornado watches for 21 Florida counties on May 2, including Volusia, Flagler, Brevard, Seminole and Orange, effective from about 11:25 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Local outlets in Tampa Bay and Orlando reported the watch issuance at roughly 11:25–11:30 a.m., citing NWS Tampa Bay/Ruskin statements.

Orlando-area forecasts on May 2 included wind advisories and a Fire Weather Warning, with gusts up to 35 mph and a 60% chance of thunderstorms; storm arrival was expected late morning and into the Orlando metro by about 5:00 p.m. Meanwhile, Indiana authorities said a Monday tornado in Jackson County was rated EF‑1 with 105 mph winds, and residents were directed to report damage to Indiana 211 and local officials.

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Timeline

  1. 1. Monday: Tornado hit Jackson County at 4:44 p.m., later rated EF‑1.
  2. 2. Tuesday: Weather service survey team documented path, winds and structural damage.
  3. 3. Friday: Indiana Department of Homeland Security issued a release urging damage reports via Indiana 211.
  4. 4. May 2 (about 11:25–11:30 a.m.): NWS issued tornado watches for 21 Florida counties through 6:00 p.m.
  5. 5. May 2 (through evening): Wind advisories and Fire Weather Warnings remained in effect with gusts up to 35 mph.

Why it matters

Tornadoes can cause serious damage and pose a real safety risk. If you're in the affected Florida counties, stay alert. Check local weather updates and heed any warnings. If you're in Indiana, report any tornado damage to Indiana 211.

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