MIAMI – A dangerous tornado outbreak has emerged from the outer bands of Hurricane Milton, posing a significant threat to Florida as the massive storm approaches.
More than 80 Tornado Warnings had already been issued as of Wednesday afternoon. This comes following the National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center’s (SPC) issuance of a Tornado Watch for parts of Central and South Florida.
The NWS Miami office has broken its record for the most Tornado Warnings issued in a single day, with more than 40 issued as of Wednesday afternoon. The previous record for that office was set during Hurricane Ian.
Hurricane Milton Spawns Dangerous Tornado Outbreak In Florida Ahead Of Catastrophic Landfall
The dangerous tornado threat is expected to persist throughout the day and into the night. As Milton’s rain bands move inland, supercell thunderstorms capable of producing strong tornadoes, including those rated EF-2 …