14 Photos That Show Just How Serious And Intense The Tornados Caused By Hurricane Milton Were In Florida

1.On Wednesday, Hurricane Milton passed over a large swath of Florida.

Aftermath of a storm showing downed power lines, debris, and damaged houses on a street
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2.The intense storm, which landed as a Category 3 hurricane near Sarasota on the Gulf Coast, caused major damage across central and south Florida.

House with storm damage, fallen trees, and street signs displaying "Bates Cir" and "Dead End." Two people stand outside, surveying the aftermath
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3.This included intense tornados like here in Cocoa Beach, which is near Cape Canaveral and on the Atlantic Ocean:

Damaged building with collapsed roof and exposed beams next to a Wells Fargo ATM
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4. According to the National Weather Service, over 130 tornado warnings caused by Milton were issued across Florida.

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5.According to CNN, yesterday marked the most tornado warnings issued in a single day in the state's history.

Severely damaged truck containers lie off the roadside after an accident, with scattered debris and fallen trees nearby
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6. This spurred many people online to specifically discuss and document yesterday's tornados, which were among the larger havoc wreaked by the hurricane.

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7. Brandon Orr, a meteorologist at WPLG Local 10 in Miami, said of the over 130 tornado warnings issued on Wednesday, "It's not only rare to have that many from a hurricane, but the strength of some of these tornadoes is very uncommon."

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8. Jason Dunning, a meteorologist at NBC2 in Fort Myers, wrote, "I don’t think I’ve ever seen a tornado this large in [southwest Florida] from a tropical system."

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9. AccuWeather reported two tornadoes that crossed Interstate 75 in the Florida Everglades.

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10.The tornado damage included uprooted trees, like this one in Wellington...

Fallen tree in a yard in a suburb after the storm, with two children on bicycles observing the damage
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11....and destroyed roofs, like on this home in Fort Myers.

Damaged room with collapsed ceiling, debris on the floor, and a bookshelf with books intact; aftermath of the storm
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12.Port St. Lucie, which is off the Atlantic Coast, was hit particularly hard.

House with a partially collapsed roof, showing structural damage. Tree branches are visible in the foreground
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13.CBS News reported numerous people died in St. Lucie County as a result of the tornadoes.

Fallen street signs and debris on a road surrounded by trees after a storm
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14.If you're interested in donating to Hurricane Milton relief efforts in Florida, you can find information about the state's official private fund, the Florida Disaster Fund, here.

Tattered American flag waving on a flagpole against a cloudy sky
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