NWS: Tornado warning for Collier County until 12:30 p.m.

EVERGLADES CITY, Fla.- The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for south central Collier County until 12:30 p.m.

Locations impacted include Everglades City, Ochopee, Carnestown and Plantation Island.

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