Tornado Watches issued for southern parts of Bay area

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A warning remains in place for southeastern Polk County until 4:30 p.m.

A TORNADO WATCH has been issued until 9 p.m. for PINELLAS, HILLSBOROUGH, MANATEE, PASCO and HERNANDO counties. Some of the rain bands over the next many hours will have the potential for rotation. 

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