Cybersecdn- In the early hours of a fateful Tuesday, the Florida Panhandle was ravaged by what is believed to be a series of tornadoes, unleashing havoc across Walton and Bay counties, including the popular Panama City Beach. This calamitous event is part of a broader severe weather system that has affected various regions of the United States, from blizzards in the Plains and Midwest to potent winds in the Northeast.
The intensity of this system was highlighted by the issuance of over 30 Tornado Warnings across the South, with 15 specifically targeting the Florida Panhandle. The impact was most acutely felt in Bay County, where the destruction reached catastrophic levels.
A condominium building was flattened, and a marina was utterly demolished, signifying the tornadoes’ brutal force. Remarkably, despite the severe damage, there were no fatalities reported as of Tuesday afternoon. However, five significant injuries were documented in Bay County.
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The destruction was not confined to Bay County. In Jackson County, the situation was also dire, with seven individuals suffering injuries at an RV campground, and one person rescued from their home with minor injuries.
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The state’s preparedness for such severe weather events was evident. Over 35 school districts were closed preemptively, and the Florida National Guard was activated.
Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for 49 counties, underscoring the gravity of the situation. Furthermore, multiple bridges were closed due to the high winds, reflecting the widespread impact of the severe weather.
