🚨#UPDATE: Here is additional footage as the City of Fort Lauderdale reports that there are currently no injuries and only minor damage after a tornado touched down. They are urging citizens to be cautious of downed power lines. pic.twitter.com/wno3qonwxP
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Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:52am on 07 Jan 2024,Sunday Weather & Environment
A destructive tornado touched down in downtown Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Saturday evening around 5:45PM, prompting a tornado warning. The powerful twister whipped through the heart of the city near Las Olas Boulevard, damaging homes, downing power lines and scattering debris across the area. Numerous residents captured dramatic videos depicting the tornado wreaking havoc, with swirling winds and sparks flying. While no injuries were immediately reported, the full extent of the storm's aftermath is still being assessed. Residents brace for significant damage reports to roll in once conditions stabilize after the tornado's rampage through the city center. The videos show the tornado's sheer intensity as it carved a path of destruction. (Video Courtesy: @rawsalerts on X)
