CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. — Citrus County schools are closed Thursday, Oct. 12, after parts of the county experienced significant damage from storms overnight.

The school district made the announced on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, at 6:13 a.m.

Powerful storms came on shore around 2 a.m. and left a trail across Citrus County and other areas of Tampa Bay.

Officials have closed several roadways in Crystal River due to extensive damage following an unconfirmed tornado touching down in the area.

Highway 44 is closed in all directions from the intersection of U.S. Highway 19 to Turkey Oak drive. Highway 19 is closed in all directions from West Fort Island Trail to Northeast Fifth Street in Crystal River.

Tornado watches remain in effect across Tampa Bay until 9 a.m.