A terrifying tornado ripped through Central Florida on Monday morning, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. The powerful EF-2 tornado, with winds reaching up to 115 mph, tore through Seminole County, damaging homes, uprooting trees, and knocking out power for thousands. Now, a shocking video of the storm is making waves online, capturing the sheer force of nature in real-time.
Social media has been flooded with reactions to the jaw-dropping footage, with many calling it one of the most frightening tornado videos in recent memory. “Footage of the tornado that ripped through Longwood, Florida, this morning,” Racing Florida shared in a post that quickly went viral.
One viewer summed up the collective reaction: “SO scary!!!!”
Devastation Across Central Florida
The National Weather Service confirmed that the tornado touched down in Lake Mary around 9:40 a.m. before moving northeast at 30 mph, carving a nearly two-mile path of destruction. Seminole, Volusia, and Sarasota counties were all under tornado warnings as the storm swept through the region.
“There was a significant amount of minor damage in Seminole County,” an emergency official told CBS. First responders had to navigate through downed trees and debris to assess the extent of the destruction.
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Power outages spread across the affected areas, leaving thousands of residents in the dark beyond the structural damage. “We’re working with Duke Energy and Florida Power & Light to restore service as quickly as possible,” officials assured. With nightfall approaching, authorities ramped up patrols to ensure security in neighborhoods without power.
As cleanup efforts continue, the viral tornado footage serves as a chilling reminder of nature’s unpredictability. Our thoughts remain with those affected by this devastating storm.
