Tornado Hits Orlando TV Station During Live Broadcast

An EF2 tornado struck Central Florida, crossing over Fox 35's studios in Lake Mary as staff took cover during a live weather report.

An EF2 tornado, rare for Florida, crossed over Fox 35 Orlando's station in Lake Mary on Monday morning during a live broadcast.
Meteorologist Brooks Garner was reporting on severe weather when he identified the tornado on camera and instructed staff to take shelter under their desks.
The National Weather Service confirmed the tornado, which caused damage in Lake Mary and Sanford, including downed trees and a collapsed home, but no injuries were reported.
This tornado, with winds exceeding 115 mph, is unusual in Central Florida, where most tornadoes are typically weaker EF0 or EF1 events.
A cold front moving across the region triggered severe weather warnings, including damaging winds, heavy rain, and the potential for additional brief tornadoes.