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Radar Shows Tornado Near South Tampa, Moving North

The National Weather Service radar indicated a tornado near South Tampa. Residents of Tampa, near Busch Gardens, and near USF are advised that their communities may be in its path.

The National Weather Service reports that radar shows a tornado near South Tampa.

Seminole Heights, Temple Terrace and New Tampa may be in its path. At 11:52 a.m., the Doppler radar indicated a tornado near South Tampa, according to the weather service.

If you are in a tornado's path, go to an interior room. Cars and mobile homes are not safe. If you are outside as a tornado approaches, lie flat in a ditch or culvert.

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A tornado watch remains in effect until 10 p.m. for the entire Tampa Bay area. The area is also under a tropical storm warning as Andrea passes by.

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