Tornado strikes Orlando area, rated EF-2 by National Weather Service
A tornado rated EF-2 by the National Weather Service struck the north side of the Orlando metro area this morning, causing significant damage and debris.
SHARE WITH US HERE IN OKLAHOMA, RIGHT. THAT EF2 TORNADO DEVELOPED QUICKLY ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE ORLANDO METRO, RIGHT NEAR INTERSTATE FOUR. AND THIS IS YET ANOTHER TORNADO THAT REMINDS US THAT THEY CAN HIT ANY TIME OF THE DAY OR NIGHT. HEY, WE’RE IN THE MIDDLE OF A TORNADO! LOVE ALL YOU GUYS. NOT SURE WHAT SIZE IT IS OR ANYTHING. PAMELA TOMPKINS ENCOUNTERED THE DEBRIS ON I-4 AS THE TORNADO CROSSED THE INTERSTATE. HOPEFULLY IT’S JUST A LITTLE ONE. A LOT OF DEBRIS. PRETTY SCARY. HOPEFULLY EVERYTHING WILL BE OKAY. AND THIS SECURITY CAMERA VIDEO FROM A PERSON’S HOME ALSO SHOWED THE TORNADO AS IT HIT THE EF2. TWISTER STRIKING JUST AFTER 830 THIS MORNING. ALSO HITTING THE LONGWOOD AREA HARD. AS YOU CAN SEE FROM HELICOPTER VIDEO FROM OUR SISTER STATION IN ORLANDO, JANUARY THROUGH MARCH ARE THE MOST COMMON MONTHS OF THE YEAR FOR TORNADOES IN THE SOUTHEASTERN PARTS OF THE COUNTRY. BUT AS WE MOVE INTO APRIL, NOTICE HOW THE FREQUENCY OF TORNADOES INCREASES IN THE PLAINS, INCLUDING OKLAHOMA, BUT ALSO CONTINUES IN PARTS OF THE SOUTHEAST. AND FINALLY, THE TORNADO CHANCES REALLY INCREASE ACROSS OUR PART OF THE COUNTRY AS WE MOVE INTO MAY. NOW, ONE OF THE THINGS WE’VE BEEN OBSERVING IS AN INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF TORNADOES BEING CONFIRMED AT NIGHT, AND EVEN IN THE EARLY MORNING HOURS. GOT TO KEE
Tornado strikes Orlando area, rated EF-2 by National Weather Service
A tornado rated EF-2 by the National Weather Service struck the north side of the Orlando metro area this morning, causing significant damage and debris.
Updated: 4:25 PM CDT Mar 10, 2025
A tornado rated EF-2 by the National Weather Service struck the north side of the Orlando metro area Monday morning, causing significant damage and debris.>> Download the KOCO 5 App | Subscribe to KOCO 5’s YouTube channel”Hey, we’re in the middle of a tornado. Love all you guys. Not sure what size it is or anything,” said Pamela Tompkins, who encountered the debris on Interstate 4 as the tornado crossed the highway. “Hopefully, it’s just a little one. Lot of debris. Pretty scary. Hopefully everything will be OK.”The tornado developed quickly near Interstate 4, reminding residents that tornadoes can strike at any time of the day or night.Security camera footage from a local home captured the tornado as it hit, and helicopter video from a sister station in Orlando showed the extensive damage in the Longwood area.KOCO 5 Field Meteorologist Michael Armstrong emphasized the challenges Floridians face, similar to those in Oklahoma, with tornadoes occurring more frequently at night and in the morning hours. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here.January through March are the most common months for tornadoes in the Southeast, but as April approaches, the frequency of tornadoes increases in the Plains, including Oklahoma, while continuing in parts of the Southeast.The tornado chances significantly rise across the Plains as May approaches.The National Weather Service continues to monitor the situation and provide updates as necessary.Residents are urged to stay informed and prepared for potential severe weather events.Be sure to download the KOCO 5 App to receive customized weather alerts. You can watch our team coverage on the app, too.>> Check Closings>> Check Live, Interactive Radar>> Watch KOCO 5 Coverage>> Download the KOCO 5 App on iPhone>> Download the KOCO 5 App on Android>> “Like” KOCO 5 on Facebook>> “Follow” KOCO 5 on X>> Stream KOCO 5 weather updates anytime on the Very Local app
A tornado rated EF-2 by the National Weather Service struck the north side of the Orlando metro area Monday morning, causing significant damage and debris.
>> Download the KOCO 5 App | Subscribe to KOCO 5’s YouTube channel
“Hey, we’re in the middle of a tornado. Love all you guys. Not sure what size it is or anything,” said Pamela Tompkins, who encountered the debris on Interstate 4 as the tornado crossed the highway. “Hopefully, it’s just a little one. Lot of debris. Pretty scary. Hopefully everything will be OK.”
The tornado developed quickly near Interstate 4, reminding residents that tornadoes can strike at any time of the day or night.
Security camera footage from a local home captured the tornado as it hit, and helicopter video from a sister station in Orlando showed the extensive damage in the Longwood area.
KOCO 5 Field Meteorologist Michael Armstrong emphasized the challenges Floridians face, similar to those in Oklahoma, with tornadoes occurring more frequently at night and in the morning hours.
Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here.
January through March are the most common months for tornadoes in the Southeast, but as April approaches, the frequency of tornadoes increases in the Plains, including Oklahoma, while continuing in parts of the Southeast.
The tornado chances significantly rise across the Plains as May approaches.
The National Weather Service continues to monitor the situation and provide updates as necessary.
Residents are urged to stay informed and prepared for potential severe weather events.
Be sure to download the KOCO 5 App to receive customized weather alerts. You can watch our team coverage on the app, too.
>> Check Live, Interactive Radar
>> Download the KOCO 5 App on iPhone
>> Download the KOCO 5 App on Android
>> Stream KOCO 5 weather updates anytime on the Very Local app
