The Weather Authority: Tornado touches down in Charlotte County

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A confirmed tornado touched down earlier this evening in Charlotte County at Jones Loop Rd and I-75.

WINK News, The Weather Authority was first to report and confirm with the National Weather Service.

SW FLORIDA TORNADO 🌪️⚠️#BREAKING: Another twister today, this one in Charlotte County at Jones Loop Rd and I-75. Confirmed with @NWSTampaBay after @WINKNews sent them the video. Details tonight at 11 PM. @spann @StormHour pic.twitter.com/t48IoCX6OW

— Matt Devitt (@MattDevittWINK) August 8, 2022

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