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NWS Confirms 85 mph Tornado Struck Palm Springs North

Officials say the short-lived twister caused concentrated damage.

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.