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Tornado Watch

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12:40 PM, Friday, April 17

8:00 PM, Friday, April 17

12:40 PM, Friday, 4/17

8:00 PM, Friday, 4/17

Source: U.S. National Weather Service

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Tornado Watch

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12:40 PM, Friday, April 17

8:00 PM, Friday, April 17

12:40 PM, Friday, 4/17

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Source: U.S. National Weather Service

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