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The system that produced tornadoes in Arkansas could bring some nasty weather to the Bay area before the end of the day.

A tornado watch has been issued for all Bay area counties through 7 p.m. Watch the forecast Klystron 9 Right Now Forecast center Severe Weather Alerts For Your County

A tornado watch means conditions are favorable for severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes in and near the watch area.

The Storm Prediction Center has issued a Tornado Watch for Pasco, Hernando, Citrus and Levy counties until 10 p.m. This means tornadoes are possible in the watch area.

The National Weather Service in Ruskin has issued a Tornado Watch for much of the Tampa Bay area until 8 p.m. tonight.

A tornado warning has been issued for S. Citrus County and NW Hernando County until 1:15 p.m. A tornado watch is still in effect for all Bay area counties until 6 p.m . Watch the forecast Send us storm photos Klystron 9 Right Now Forecast center Severe Weather Alerts For Your County

A tornado watch means conditions are favorable for severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes in and near the watch area.

A severe weather outbreak across Tampa Bay produced strong winds, dime to quarter sized hail and prompted more than a dozen tornado warnings.

Wednesday's storms caused damage throughout the Bay area. More strong weather is anticipated today and a tornado watch has already been issued.