This week, climate experts warned that the necessary weather conditions had occurred to keep 49 of the 50 states of the American Union on alert due to strong winter storms that could cause hail, snow, flooding, power outages and tornadoes, which is already happening in some areas of northeast Florida.
As a result of a thunderstorm system that is passing through the state, Several tornadoes were reported this morning. The National Weather Service (NWS) warned of a large and extremely dangerous tornado near Panama City shortly after 5:30 a.m.
Through social networks, various users documented the moment in which the wind sources caused a waterspout moving towards the coast, and the years after the storm had passed.
According to the Storm Prediction Center, At least five tornadoes have been reported in the last few hours. As a result, emergency management services in Bay County, Florida, have reported significant damage in the region, including the areas of Thomas Drive in Panama City Beach, St. Andrews and Resota Beach Road in Southport. .
First look at tornado damage in Marianna, Florida early Tuesday morning. Buildings were torn apart and mobile homes were tipped over.
The Gulf Coast continues to see tornado threats throughout the morning. pic.twitter.com/yuFOiM8aIt
— AccuWeather (@accuweather) January 9, 2024
Until when will the tornado warning be lifted in Florida
NWS meteorologists are still monitoring the storm, as they have confirmed that it may still produce a dangerous tornado near Marianna passing Interstate 10.
After significant damage was reported in Bay County, it was announced that the storm continues to move forward, so people are asked to stay in their homes as much as possible. In fact, the county said the Grand Lagoon Bridge is closed due to debris on the road and Bayway transit services have been suspended.
Given the situation, Bay County Sheriff Tommy Ford asked people to remain alert and protected. “We have had multiple tornadoes on the ground, primarily in the county, there are numerous reports of damage, we have rescued people from structures. Find a safe place inside your home,” he said in a video posted online and picked up by cnn.
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