A brutal tornado overturns the car, blowing everything out of its path, just like Palm Beach
Brutal tornado picks up car and hurls it across road – as tornado cuts devastating swath through Florida’s Palm Beach
- Strong winds lifted a car off the roadway in Palm Beach, tossing a car across the road and leaving a mess
- The tornado also struck an apartment complex in Palm Beach Gardens, causing a four-car pileup in the parking lot
- Roads are blocked by fallen palm trees and 3,300 people are without power
A powerful tornado touched down in Palm Beach Saturday night, leaving about 3,300 without power, tossing a car across a roadway and causing several cars to pile up in the parking lot of an apartment complex.
The twister touched down in North Palm Beach around 5 p.m.
Strong winds proved difficult for drivers, causing them to stop on the highway as the tornado rolled through.
A video shot in another car shows red taillights as drivers interrupt their ride, only for the wind to catch, lift and throw a small vehicle across the roadway. The car can be seen rolling lengthwise twice before coming to rest. Debris blanketed the street and was whipped in the wind, while passengers filming the event were shocked.
The tornado also struck an apartment complex in Palm Beach Gardens, pushing a four-car pileup in the parking lot and several other cars into each other. Several vehicles were skewed in their space after the storm passed through.
A video shot in another car shows red taillights as drivers interrupt their ride, only for the wind to catch, lift and throw a small vehicle across the roadway. The car can be seen rolling lengthwise twice before coming to rest
Debris covered the street and was blown to the wind after the tornado rolled through Palm Beach
The building sustained minimal damage, but was enough to frighten residents Steve King of WPBF.
Shawn MacNamara, of Palm Beach Gardens, said he dove into his car as the tornado rolled through, claiming it was “the scariest thing ever.”
Roads were blocked by fallen palm trees and police sat at intersections to help direct traffic where the lights went out.
Power failure.us reports that about 3,300 people are without power in Palm Beach.
The tornado also struck an apartment complex in Palm Beach Gardens, causing a four-car pileup in the parking lot
Several other cars have to be pushed against each other. Several vehicles were skewed in their space after the storm passed through.
South Florida is expected to endure severe weather, with wind gusts of up to 50 mph.
Despite the torrential rains rolling through, South Florida is expected to be in the 80s.
Severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued for Orange and Seminole counties. Additionally, a tornado warning was issued for the Tampa Bay area after the tornado rolled through Palm Beach.
Tree branches were seen scattered across a walkway. South Florida is expected to experience severe weather, with wind gusts of up to 50 mph through tomorrow
An apartment building sustains some damage after the storm (pictured)
As the storm continues to move through Florida, potential tornadoes, hail and high winds are expected.
Tampa Bay is at a level two for severe storms WTSPand damaging winds and large hail are the main concerns.
Coastal towns are expected to bear the brunt of the storm, but it will weaken as it moves further south.
Palm Beach can expect heavy rain until around noon tomorrow.