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We are already experiencing the winds from a storm that is expected tonight. We are expecting peak wind gusts of 37mph and are estimated to begin to feel the heavy effects of this storm around 8:00p.m. Due to winds there is a 𝑷𝑶𝑺𝑺𝑰𝑩𝑰𝑳𝑰𝑻𝒀 of Marion County being put under a tornado watch. What is the difference between at Tornado Watch and a Tornado Warning is a question we receive a lot.

A 𝐓𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐨 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 is given when weather is favorable to the formation of tornadoes.

A 𝐓𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐨 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 is given when a tornado funnel is sighted or indicated by radar.

We recommend our citizens sign up for Alert Marion, if you haven't already. You can sign up at www.alertmarion.com . As you all know, storms in Florida can change quickly and with Alert Marion, we can get a message to you in the event the storm takes a turn for the worst.