Weather service confirms tornado along Florida's Gulf Coast

The storm downed several trees in New Port Richey.

NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. – The National Weather Service is confirming a tornado touched down on Florida’s Gulf Coast.

The weather service tweeted that wind speeds reached between 90 and 100 miles per hour in New Port Richey early Sunday.

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No injuries were reported but the storm blew down trees limbs and power lines.

Pasco Fire Rescue reported tree limbs were blocking streets and said the storm had damaged a car.

Heavy rains and strong winds blew throughout the central part of Florida on Sunday.