
MARCO ISLAND, Fla. A tornado warning has been issued for southern Collier County until 5:15 p.m.
Marco Island, Everglades City, Chokoloskee and Copeland are included in the warning area, the National Weather Service said.
All of Southwest Florida is under a tornado watch until midnight Saturday night.
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