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Citrus County remains under a tornado watch until 10 a.m. Also, a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect for all of central Florida, including the Bay area, until 2 p.m.

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

A tornado watch is in effect for all Bay area counties until 6 p.m . Citrus County is reporting road closures due to flooding. Stay up to date on severe weather with Bay News 9 Now .  

According to Bay News 9 Juli Marquez, the tornado watch affects all Bay area counties except Manatee County.

The system that produced tornadoes in Arkansas could bring severe weather to the Bay area through Friday morning.

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

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

Tornado warnings are posted in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties until 5:45 p.m. The entire Bay area is under a tornado watch until 9 p.m.

The Storm Prediction Center has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 7 p.m. for Tampa Bay and the surrounding area. This means conditions are favorable for us to once again see strong storms today including large hail and gusty winds.