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Tornado watch issued for Leon County and surrounding areas

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) – A Tornado watch has been issued for Leon County until 7 p.m. Saturday.

This includes Leon, Jefferson, Thomas, Grady, Decatur, Gadsden, Wakulla, Franklin, Liberty, Seminole, Mitchell, Baker, and Miller counties.

A line of thunderstorms will move through the region over the next few hours with the potential for some to spin up brief and isolated tornadoes. If you receive a tornado warning this evening, make sure to stay off the roads and take shelter inside a sturdy building away from windows and exterior walls.

We will continue to update you with the latest here at ABC 27 WTXL First To Know Weather.