Florida faced an unprecedented weather event last week as Hurricane Milton made landfall as a Category 3 storm. The powerful hurricane triggered a staggering 126 tornado warnings across the state, leaving residents and authorities on high alert.
One retirement community in central Florida was particularly hard-hit, experiencing two simultaneous tornadoes that caused significant damage. Residents had only moments to seek shelter as the twisters tore through the community, disrupting lives and damaging homes.
The National Weather Service attributed the high number of tornado warnings to the intense and unseasonal nature of Hurricane Milton, highlighting the growing challenges of extreme weather patterns in the region.
Emergency services responded swiftly to the affected areas, providing assistance and support to those impacted by the storms. The event underscores the importance of preparedness and resilient infrastructure in the face of increasing severe weather incidents.
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Florida retirement community hit by Hurricane Milton and tornadoes
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