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EF1 tornado confirmed in Largo Wednesday evening

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The National Weather Service confirmed that an EF1 tornado moved through Pinellas County Wednesday evening.


What You Need To Know

  • A tornado touched down in Pinellas County Wednesday evening
  • It was rated an EF1 with estimated peak winds of 90 mph
  • It caused significant damage in the Ranchero Village community


According to the National Weather Service, the tornado began just after 7 p.m. Wednesday in Largo, with the first damage occurring at a shopping center near the intersection of Belcher Rd. and Bryan Dairy Rd. 

It moved north-northeast and stayed on the ground for eight minutes, causing the most significant damage in the Ranchero Village community, where several mobile homes were badly damaged. 

The tornado stayed on the ground for just over two miles and had estimated peak winds of 90 mph.

Check out the tornado track in the interactive map below, and click on the icons for damage reports and photos.


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Meteorologist Reid Lybarger

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