Tornado Hits TV Station in Lake Mary, Florida

SOURCE weather.com
A tornado hit a TV station near Orlando, Florida, during a live weather broadcast. Meteorologist Brooks Garner warned employees to take shelter as the tornado hit the studio. The storm caused damage but there were no reports of injuries or deaths.

Key Points

  • Meteorologist Brooks Garner warned employees to take shelter during the live broadcast as the tornado hit the TV station.
  • The tornado caused damage, including the collapse of at least one home, but there were no reports of injuries or deaths.
  • The National Weather Service found damage indicating an EF1 tornado along most of the path and an EF2 in a small area with peak winds up to 115 mph.

Pros

  • Meteorologist Brooks Garner's quick actions helped ensure the safety of employees in the TV station.
  • No injuries or deaths were reported despite the tornado hitting the studio.

Cons

  • The storm caused at least one home to collapse and damaged several others.