A tornado warning for northern Pinellas County expired at 1 p.m.
Dopper radar indicated a tornado formed near Largo at 12:36 p.m. and was moving northwest at 15 mph, the National Weather Service said.
The radar continued to indicate a tornado near Belleair or Clearwater at 12:45 p.m. A funnel cloud was reported near Ulmerton Road and U.S. 19. The funnel cloud was stretching toward the ground but had not touched ground, the weather service said.
Anyone in a tornado's path should seek immediate shelter in a small interior room until the danger has passed.
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