Tallahassee, Florida, has been severely impacted by storms and tornadoes, resulting in widespread damage, one fatality, and extensive power outages. Nearly 47% of Leon County's electricity customers, including about 64,000 in the city and 7,000 with Talquin Electric Cooperative, were without power. The city government announced efforts to restore 75% of power by the evening and aims for 90% by Sunday. Additionally, 100 power poles were broken, and half the homes and businesses were left without electricity. Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency and surveyed the damage, while state agencies have been deployed to assist with relief efforts. Senator Rick Scott also visited the affected area, acknowledging the resilience of the local community and the ongoing recovery efforts.
A tornado touched down near Finleyville, south of Pittsburgh, on Saturday evening, the National Weather Service confirmed. Footage filmed by Bill Millington shows the tornado spinning near Finleyville. https://t.co/qM7FpbOGUT
Sound UP 🔊 A #tornado touched down near Pittsburgh, PA yesterday, and all I can say is I'd have the same reaction... #PAwx https://t.co/PAlUOReReB
More than 48 hours after devastating tornadoes ripped thru area noon Fla PSC report says 21% of those in Leon County remain without power. More than 28,500 @CityofTLH customers & 3900 Talquin customers....
The tornado touched down just south of Pittsburgh, near Finleyville, destroying a church roof in the middle of a service and damaging homes More weather 🌪️ ➡️ https://t.co/pZxQllfh3j https://t.co/XWj5gnVUGA
NEW: Apparent tornado touchdown filmed earlier in Accident, Maryland. Radar indicated a probable touchdown. https://t.co/633GQg0jS1
NEW VIDEO: Look at some of the damage caused by a tornado that impacted Finleyville, PA, Saturday evening as severe weather affected the state. #PAwx https://t.co/5nLJAN7JSH
NEW VIDEO: Look at some of the damage caused by a tornado that impacted Finleyville, PA, Saturday evening as some tornadoes went through the state. #PAwx https://t.co/9WXPBwHqw7
ℹ️ Confirmed: Network data show a decline in connectivity in Tallahassee, #Florida as deadly tornadoes hit the city; the losses in service are attributed to power cuts and damaged infrastructure amid heavy winds, with some recovery evident 🌪️📈 https://t.co/bhBIKSdEkX
NEW VIDEO. Check out this brief touchdown of a tornado in South Park, PA early Saturday evening, quickly picking up some dirt and debris. #PAwx https://t.co/S9jUTaYACq
🚨#WATCH: As a tornado warned storm quickly spawns a damaging tornado in a neighborhood causing damage to homes and property 📌#Finleyville | #Pennsylvania Moments ago, around 7:12 PM, the National Weather Service in Pennsylvania issued a radar-indicated tornado warning for… https://t.co/aZ6aEQWu7u
NEW VIDEO. Check out this brief touchdown of a tornado in Pennsylvania early Saturday evening, quickly picking up some dirt and debris. #PAwx https://t.co/fVquGz5hkK
🚨#WATCH: As a tornado warned storm touches down spawns a damaging tornado in a neighborhood 📌#Finleyville | #Pennsylvania Moments ago, around 7:12 PM, the National Weather Service in Pennsylvania issued a radar-indicated tornado warning for Finleyville, Uniontown, and… https://t.co/6auL4w2m3W
Wow! Supercell thunderstorm with a tornado in Washington County, Pennsylvania — just south of Pittsburgh — this afternoon! https://t.co/BCua0s1jfh
Video of the Tornado in Finleyville from Trax Farms @NWSPittsburgh #pawx #weather https://t.co/rtcQFlDK5S
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ day in Tallahassee after tornadoes ripped thru the area on Friday https://t.co/oc5pQK18yU
I surveyed the damage today in Tallahassee from the severe weather we experienced yesterday. State agencies have been deployed to assist the local officials with relief and recovery efforts. I also stopped by the Hope Florida bus, which is at Sabal Palm Elementary to help those… https://t.co/62ORPkQQuI
Update: More than 80,000 remain without power in counties affected by storm emergency declaration Reporting by @RealRyanNicol #FlaPol https://t.co/kO1BmrExQ4
Florida PSC power update at 3 p.m.: 45% of Leon County customers still without power including nearly 63k @CityofTLH customers & nearly 6,200 Talquin customers. Several thousand more customers across N Fla also remain without electricity
Fla @SenRickScott came to Tallahassee the day after devastating tornadoes hit the area and looked at the damage. He also met with Leon County Sheriff Walt McNeil as well as with members of Tallahassee PD. https://t.co/JJx8TQ1a00
Fla @SenRickScott briefly visited Tallahassee today in the aftermath of the devastating tornadoes that hit town. He with Sheriff Walt McNeil and members of TPD. https://t.co/2d7PRuDQlw
It is absolutely heartbreaking what I saw in Tallahassee today—but as I told @LeonSheriff McNeil, Floridians are resilient & Tallahassee will be back. Thank you to the countless line workers, law enforcement officers and volunteers who are helping with the recovery. https://t.co/3Jq8uqfWv7
DeSantis Declares Storm Emergency https://t.co/NYY8pw61mM
A statement on the Tallahassee government's website said crews were scrambling to repair 100 broken power poles while half the homes and businesses were left without electricity in a city of 200,000 people. https://t.co/alN4vfcTju
At least 1 dead in Florida as storms continue to pummel the South. DeSantis declares emergency https://t.co/Q2golAs6d5
CHECK THIS OUT: A view from inside the storms that roared into Tallahassee just over 24 hours ago. Including a confirmed tornado, damage surveys will be conducted to determine the rating & if there were multiple tornadoes. #FLwx https://t.co/2YrYM4kKbR
Florida PSC 9 a.m. report: Nearly 47% of electricity customers in Leon County remained without power inc. nearly 64K city customers & 7k with Talquin. @CityofTLH says it will have 75% restoration by 8 p.m. tonight & 90% restoration by 8 p.m. Sunday.
Florida’s capital devastated by storms and tornadoes and @RonDeSantis looks to have taken a casual Friday. @JamesUthmeierFL, how come you didn’t get the Boss back? https://t.co/PsHbI3C8Ba https://t.co/0Z9QNuGoUj