As Hurricane Milton closes in on Tampa, South Florida has been thrust into a state of emergency as officials scramble to warn residents of a terrifying tornado that has touched down in Hendry County. The twister crossed the I-75 highway, creating a scene of sheer panic as the National Weather Service confirmed the formation of a “large and extremely dangerous tornado” near the Big Cypress Seminole Reservation, just 22 miles southeast of Montura.
At 10:15 AM EDT, the gravity of the situation became clear: “You are in a life-threatening situation,” the agency warned, urging those in the vicinity to seek immediate shelter. Meteorologists cautioned that with Hurricane Milton’s approach, the risk of tornadoes in South Florida has dramatically increased, and the emergence of this powerful funnel cloud is a harrowing reminder of the storm’s ferocity.
The tornado is currently moving north at 25 mph, carrying with it the potential for catastrophic damage. Eyewitnesses report that debris is flying dangerously through the air, and officials are advising that anyone caught outside without protection is at grave risk of injury or death from the airborne wreckage.
As residents brace for the combined wrath of Hurricane Milton and its tornado spawn, the urgency for safety cannot be overstated. The storm’s approach is already wreaking havoc, but the added threat of tornadoes amplifies the danger exponentially, creating an atmosphere of chaos and fear across the region.
In these critical moments, the message is clear: find shelter, stay informed, and prepare for the worst as Hurricane Milton continues its relentless advance toward Florida’s Gulf Coast.
As the storm bears down, communities across South Florida are on high alert—will they endure the trials of nature’s fury, or will Hurricane Milton leave a path of destruction in its wake? The stakes have never been higher, and the clock is ticking.
Just saw a tornado forming over the Everglades from the turnpike pic.twitter.com/JKRknLUKtK
— trisarahtops (@sarahlo_aww) October 9, 2024
