Strong Winds Send Debris Flying in Florida Panhandle

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Severe thunderstorms were forecast to move across the Florida Panhandle and Big Bend on Friday, March 18, bringing a potential for tornadoes, hail, flooding, and strong winds, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).

Local officials said widespread damage was seen during Friday’s storms.

Footage filmed by meteorology student Riley Winch shows debris flying through the air in Panama City.

“Power is out at the store and gas station,” Winch wrote in a Twitter post. Credit: Riley Winch via Storyful

Video Transcript

[STRONG HOWLING WIND] - Wow. Wow. Wow.