Tornado Watch Issued for Largo

Pinellas County is under a tornado watch until 8 p.m. A low-pressure system is moving through the county bringing thunderstorms and heavy rains to Largo and neighboring cities.

“There’s going to be rain moving in by late afternoon,” said Jennifer Colson, a meteorologist for the National Weather Service in Ruskin.

A tornado watch means that there is a high speed alert and extra caution should be taken, Coleson said.

“Drivers should take extra precaution when on the roads. Drive a little slower, keep your distance from other vehicles,” Coleson said.

The storm is moving east at 40 miles per hour. The thunderstorm brings heavy downpours and possibility of lightning, additional precaution should be taken when outside, according to National Weather Service.

“The good news is that it’ll clear up by the weekend,” Coleson said.