1-5 PM RADAR LOOP: There is widespread rain from the Oklahoma panhandle to Wisconsin with developing strong to severe storms from Kansas City to the Gulf Coast, follow weather.gov for the latest forecast, watches and warnings this evening. | U.S. National Weather Service (NWS)

A band of thunderstorms is moving south through the Nature Coast, and will move through the Tampa Bay area later this morning. A tornado watch is in effect until 8 am. | US National Weather Service Tampa Bay Florida