At least 5 tornadoes reported in Florida Panhandle
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — At least five tornadoes were reported in the Florida Panhandle Tuesday morning as a line of strong storms moved over the area.
WMBB said four tornadoes were reported in Walton County and one tornado was reported in Panama City Beach.
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Photos from the area showed collapsed buildings, damaged homes and golf-ball-sized hail.
The Associated Press reported that a wind gust of 106 mph (171 kph) was recorded before dawn near the coast in Walton County.
“We still have potentially strong storms in that area through (Tuesday) morning and the potential for more severe weather and tornadoes,” meteorologist Lance Franck in Tallahassee said.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis activated the Florida State Guard on Monday night to prepare for any storm-related impacts.
The line of storms is expected to make its way to the Tampa Bay area on Tuesday afternoon. To see a timeline of the storm, click here.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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