Deadly Tornadoes and Hurricane Milton’s Fury Leave Florida Counties Devastated

The devastating impact of Hurricane Milton became apparent hours before the hurricane made landfall on Wednesday night. Some counties in Florida suffered massive damage from tornadoes – at least 20 confirmed in total – as twisters from a “tornadic supercell” associated with Hurricane Milton cut a path of destruction through neighborhoods and communities, some where residents were still trying to stage last-minute evacuations. One of the worst hit areas was St. Lucie county, where between 6 and 12 tornadoes touched down on Wednesday. Multiple fatalities were reported after a tornado struck the Spanish Lakes Country Club, a senior community near Fort Pierce. The exact number of casualties is not yet known. Injuries were also reported in Palm Beach County  Tornadoes will continue to be a threat, as watches and warnings are expected to continue into Thursday.  Apart from the tornadoes, Hurricane Milton itself generated scenes of major devastation as it cut across the Florida Peninsula. ...