NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA (352today.com) – Mother Nature is going to be disruptive for much of Tuesday in North Central Florida.

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Tornado Watch for Marion County and surrounding areas until 1:00 p.m.

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The NWS says the storm system rolling across the peninsula will bring the threat of isolated tornadoes, small hail, heavy rain, and dangerous lightning.

Emergency managers encourage you to stay weather aware and have multiple ways to receive weather alerts. Download the 352today FREE news app and enable weather alerts to receive information to your cellphone.