2 / Hurricane Milton Getting Near: Tornadoes Spotted in Several Areas
From my window in Weston… pic.twitter.com/21Gqy6dF52
— Bob Hopkins (@bhopkinsfl) October 9, 2024
Tornadoes have been confirmed in areas including the Everglades, Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation, and locations near major highways. South Floridians should stay alert as more tornadoes remain possible
At 10:08 a.m., NWS Miami-South Florida posted a message on their X (formerly Twitter) account, “TORNADO crossing I-75 as we speak! Seek shelter NOW!”
TORNADO crossing I-75 as we speak! Seek shelter NOW! pic.twitter.com/VYhef71ulX
— NWS Miami (@NWSMiami) October 9, 2024
Another post followed, warning of a tornado on the ground over the Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation, urging people in the vicinity to take shelter. The NWS retweeted images of the tornado’s life cycle. By 10:21 a.m., another sighting was posted, showing west-northwest of the Miccosukee Service Plaza.
**Ongoing dangerous TORNADO on the ground **
SEEK SHELTER – SE Hendry County
Considerable Tag Issued! https://t.co/7n5bvGmip9
— NWS Miami (@NWSMiami) October 9, 2024
Users responded to these messages with pictures and videos of their own. “Outside Weston. Just took this,” a resident posted at 10:26 a.m. Another netizen from the area added a picture and wrote, “From my window in Weston…”
Other outlets have posted footage of the natural phenomena as well. One clip shared on WPLG Local 10’s YouTube channel captures a tornado passing through west Pembroke Pines.
In another video, a tornado is seen moving through the Everglades, near Alligator Alley, with dark clouds swirling overhead. Another striking clip comes from Southwest Ranches, where a tornado was caught on cellphone video.
At 10:56 a.m., the NWS issued a reminder, stressing that multiple tornadoes had already been confirmed and that three active warnings were in effect. “Additional tornadoes remain possible,” they warned, as Hurricane Milton gets closer to landing.
REMINDER: We've already seen several *confirmed* tornadoes across South Florida this morning!
Three active warnings are currently in effect!
As we remain on the northeastern side of #Milton today, additional tornadoes remain possible. Stay alert! pic.twitter.com/z9xdIHrPCF
— NWS Miami (@NWSMiami) October 9, 2024
At 11:46 a.m., the NWS posted another urgent update, “Reports of another meso-vortex Tornado ongoing on the western side of Lake Okeechobee near Lakeport. 4 Ongoing Tornado Warnings – Naples Metro, Pahokee/Canal Point, Lakeport, Ortona. SEEK SHELTER NOW!”
Reports of another meso-vortex Tornado ongoing on the western side of Lake Okeechobee near Lakeport.
4 Ongoing Tornado Warnings
– Naples Metro
– Pahokee/Canal Point
– Lakeport
– OrtonaSEEK SHELTER NOW! pic.twitter.com/qUbZrLzuPM
— NWS Miami (@NWSMiami) October 9, 2024
Residents are urged to continue monitoring the latest updates from trusted sources and seek safety immediately. Stay informed, stay safe, and take the necessary precautions to protect yourself and your family during this extreme weather event.
