According to local reports, ice broke out in three communities in Florida on Wednesday, pounding the Atlantic and Northeastern states in wild.
According to the National Weather Service, a “large, very dangerous tornado” spread across Pinelas, Hillsborough and Polk counties Wednesday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.
There was widespread damage in Pinelas County, according to the Tampa Bay Times. But there were no confirmed casualties or serious injuries. According to the paper, the tornado weakened over Tampa Bay and re-formed in Polk County on the other side.
The tornado hits Florida County, knocking down trees and power lines
The photos showed some of the devastation: an upside-down Chevy pickup, sheer roof, bent and battered trampoline, next to the house, next to branches and other debris, spread through parking spaces and flattened fences.
Bay News reporter Jorge Roman has shared a video showing whether a plastic or metal plank is hanging from a lightning overhead.
Aerial video showed that the industrial roof had been cut, and debris had spread into a parking lot. Other photos showed the hurricane peeling off the siding of a warehouse near Brian Derry Road, which may have been the victim of a tornado.
A pole was found on Route 19 near 66th Street, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Authorities reported numerous damaged vehicles and constructions and thousands of people lost power.
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The weather service forecast that during most of the afternoon, heavy to very strong storms were forecast in Central Florida.
The Tampa Bay branch of the weather service tweeted early Wednesday morning that it was looking for pictures or videos of the storm, along with information about the approximate time and location they took.
