Tornado Watch

A tornado warning was issued for southeastern Collier County and north central mainland Monroe County on Tuesday. At 5:18 p.m., a tornado-producing storm ...

A tornado warning means a tornado is on the ground. A tornado watch was issued for portions of central and south Florida, effective Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning, from 4:45 p.m. Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements and possible warnings. WGCU is your trusted source for news and information in Southwest Florida. after a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Copeland, or 9 miles north of Everglades City, moving northwest at 30 mph. At 5:18 p.m., a tornado-producing storm was located near Loop Road, 21 miles east of Chokoloskee, moving north at 25 mph.