Nestor has lost its tropical characteristics and is now a post-tropical low pressure system. The center will move over the panhandle of Florida later today.

The system will cross into southern Georgia, move through the Carolinas and head out into the Atlantic. Gale force winds are expected to develop over the Atlantic waters off Florida’s northeast coast up to the Carolinas this afternoon and tonight.

The system brought several rounds of rain to the Tampa Bay Area and severe storms. In Pinellas county an EF-0 tornado with maximum winds of 70 mph touched down in Seminole. It downed tree limbs and damaged mobile homes. You can see in the pictures below, a long track tornado left a trail of damage in Polk county. The National Weather Service is out surveying the damage this morning to determine its strengthen and exact path.

The severe threat diminishes this afternoon for Tampa, but scattered showers will linger in the area.

Strong winds continue this afternoon with gusts to 40 mph possible, especially along the coast. The winds will subside this evening as the system moves away from the area.