Weather
Watch: Tornado crossing I-75 west of Fort Lauderdale, Florida
The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Emergency Warning for portions of Palm Beach County, Broward County, and Collier County in Florida.
Two tornadoes are currently on the ground, located north of Interstate 75 and west of Fort Lauderdale.
The westernmost tornado is large and dangerous. It is rain-wrapped and difficult to see from the FL511 traffic cameras, which can be viewed by searching for the number 7500.
If you are in the path of the tornado, take cover immediately. The tornado is heading towards Clewiston.
As of 9:55 AM, a large and dangerous tornado remains active, moving northward. It is currently located approximately 5 miles west-northwest of Interstate 75 and the Miccosukee Service Plaza.
If you are in the path of the tornado, seek shelter immediately. This is a life-threatening situation. Please monitor local news and weather alerts for updates.
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Emergency responders are working multiple rescue calls after a confirmed tornado touched down west of Bloomington and moved directly toward the city, prompting urgent shelter warnings across the region.
The National Weather Service issued a Tornado Warning for Bloomington, Ellettsville, and Clear Creek until 7:30 p.m. EST, describing the situation as particularly dangerous.
The tornado was confirmed on the ground approximately eight miles west of Bloomington and moving east at an estimated 40 miles per hour.
Authorities report that multiple homes have sustained significant damage, with early indications that several individuals may be trapped inside residences impacted by the storm.
Emergency crews are actively conducting search and rescue operations in affected neighborhoods.
Communities directly in the projected path included Bloomington, Ellettsville, the campus of Indiana University Bloomington, Solsberry, and Whitehall.
Meteorologists warned that the storm was capable of producing destructive winds and hail up to the size of ping pong balls. Officials emphasized that the tornado posed a serious threat to life and property.
Residents in the warned area were urged to seek shelter immediately — preferably in a basement or on the lowest level of a sturdy structure, inside an interior room away from windows.
Authorities stressed not to delay action while waiting for visual confirmation of the tornado.
Emergency management officials continue to monitor the storm’s track and assess damage. Additional updates are expected as response efforts continue and more information becomes available.