Overview
- The Palm Springs North neighborhood, which was hit Tuesday evening, saw large trees uprooted and a small family car crushed.
- The National Weather Service said a tornado with winds up to 85 mph moved through the area, producing a narrow path of destruction.
- No injuries were reported, though roofs lost shingles, yards filled with debris, and some boats and a mailbox were blown out of place.
- Florida Power & Light crews worked after nightfall to make downed lines safe and restore electricity to affected homes.
- Residents spent hours cutting up fallen limbs and piling debris for city pickup, and forecasters said the wet pattern would linger into Thursday.