Tornado touches down in Florida ahead of Hurricane Milton landfall

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A tornado touched down in South Florida on Wednesday as Hurricane Milton, now classified as a Category 4 storm, approaches landfall. The hurricane is packing maximum sustained winds of 165 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center.

The National Weather Service in Miami shared images of the tornado crossing Interstate 75 while vehicles were on the road. A tornado watch has been issued for the Tampa Bay area until Wednesday evening, as local authorities prepare for worsening conditions.

In response to Hurricane Milton’s impending landfall, mandatory evacuation orders have been issued for 11 Florida counties, affecting a population of approximately 5.9 million people, according to the Associated Press. The evacuation efforts come as part of broader preparations for the hurricane, which is expected to cause significant damage across the region.