A series of tornado warnings were issued across various counties in Florida, including Clay County, St. Johns County, Bayonet Point, Jasmine Estates, New Port Richey, Clearwater, Largo, Palm Harbor, Bunnell, Espanola, and Hillsborough County, with warnings effective until times ranging from 11:45 AM EDT to 1:15 PM EDT. The World Golf Village area in St. Augustine was hit by a massive tornado, causing significant damage. Videos and photos from residents and media outlets showed the extent of the destruction, including tree damage. The National Weather Service and local news sources provided updates, highlighting the life-threatening nature of the tornado and urging precautions.
A #tornado caused exterior damage to buildings in St. Johns County, FL. Luckily, there has been no major structural damage reported. #FLwx https://t.co/LaHuX9TQri
Home Security camera captures the tornado moving through St. Johns County in World Golf Village earlier. #flwx #tornado https://t.co/BAQVv6oKkX
WATCH: Video shows a tornado near the World Golf Village resort in St. Augustine, Florida, on Thursday. https://t.co/oplELBldKo
This security camera video from Nate in the Trailmark area in St. Johns county shows the #tornado moving through. (2/2) from @BenRyanANJax @NWSJacksonville #FLwx https://t.co/dfmIvJlMqY
World Golf Village, Florida, Tornado Damage: Photos, Videos Show Aftermath In St. Augustine https://t.co/cwHEEdN1tC
#NEW video of a tornado moving through St. Johns County south of Jacksonville, FL on the Atlantic Coast! Damage is reported at the World Golf Village community in the area https://t.co/XvlVnHxwCa
A tornado touched down near St. Augustine, FL south of Jacksonville on the Atlantic coast earlier today producing tree damage in the area #FLwx https://t.co/YiMzcGmCZS
😳😳Wow!! Large confirmed tornado touched down in the World Golf Village area of St Augustine, Fla! Praying there are no serious injuries. #flawx #tornado 🌪️🌪️🌪️ https://t.co/ks4nuJFnGl
🚨🇺🇸BREAKING: MASSIVE TORNADO HITS FLORIDA A life-threatening tornado wreaked havoc near World Golf Village in St. Augustine, north of Orlando. https://t.co/COz5I08kzv
#BREAKING 🌪️ Large tornado just did damage in the World Golf Village area of St. Augustine, Florida. Here's the video Curtis M just sent me. @WINKNews @stormhour @spann @JimCantore https://t.co/m4CvwFWwWM
🚨#WATCH: As a confirmed large damaging tornado passes through as strong storms are passing through part of Florida this afternoon 📌#StAugustine | #Florida This afternoon, strong to severe storms are currently passing through the Florida area. The National Weather Service… https://t.co/NCFvp8NKvO
Some of the tornado damage in World Golf Village in St John’s County, FL. 📸: St John’s County Fire Rescue #flwx #tornado https://t.co/IzWkzgT0n1
Another shot of the tornado that struck World Golf Village, FL 📸: WGV Resident #flwx #tornado https://t.co/LJN1DoX6ZB
Video of the tornado that struck World Golf Village NW of St. Augustine, FL an hour ago. #flwx #tornado https://t.co/GFJKEH1xOK
🌪️Video of a Tornado in St. John’s County, Florida. Damage has been reported https://t.co/jmdgRrtKFX
VIDEO: Wedge #tornado strikes World Golf Village, FL. #FLwx #severewx 🎥:WGV resident https://t.co/M4snuMl6bU
Tornado Warning including Hillsborough County, FL until 1:00 PM EDT https://t.co/zqWxqOP7aX
View of tornado in St. Johns County in World Golf Village area. Sent to us by Curt. #firstalertwx @MikeFirstAlert @wxgarrett @CSimmaWX @TrevorsWeather @RossFirstAlert https://t.co/076LKhJMSD
Tornado Warning including Bunnell FL and Espanola FL until 1:15 PM EDT https://t.co/P0pmw212GA
Tornado Warning including Clearwater FL, Largo FL and Palm Harbor FL until 12:45 PM EDT https://t.co/LBma7DTjkU
Tornado Warning including Bayonet Point FL, Jasmine Estates FL and New Port Richey FL until 12:30 PM EDT https://t.co/jYEtjtXcDR
Tornado Warning including Clay County, FL, St. Johns County, FL until 11:45 AM EDT https://t.co/qiZELB4Ueb
.@NOAA's #GOESEast 🛰️ is closely monitoring the weather across the eastern U.S. this morning, where severe #thunderstorms could threaten parts of the region today. There is an #EnhancedRisk of severe weather across parts of Ohio and West Virginia, where some storms could produce… https://t.co/84FBpdifJT
Tornado Warning including Live Oak FL, Newburn FL and Suwannee FL until 7:45 AM EDT https://t.co/jQuETwlm8Q
Tornado Warning including Day FL until 7:45 AM EDT https://t.co/IO5n5wxFhG
This morning, @NOAA's #GOESEast 🛰️ is closely monitoring the central Gulf Coast, where there is a #ModerateRisk of severe #thunderstorms developing across parts of the region today. Some storms may bring destructive winds and the possibility of strong #tornadoes.… https://t.co/Cy0t5UwQaa
.@NOAA's #GOESEast 🛰️ is tracking an #EnhancedRisk for severe thunderstorms today across much of Texas into the lower Mississippi River Valley. Get the latest: https://t.co/YPPZF02wT8 https://t.co/57z5ILgbKa https://t.co/sOt3nsJH1X