Another round of severe storms possible in South Florida, Keys to close out the weekend
Sunday's severe weather threat came one day after more powerful storms, including at least one EF-1 tornado, swept across Florida on Saturday.
Tornado Watch issued for much of Florida Peninsula and Keys until 2 p.m. EDT
A Tornado Watch has been issued for much of the Florida Peninsula and Florida Keys until 2 p.m. EDT as this weekend's second round of severe storms slides across the Sunshine State on Sunday.
The Tornado Watch that was in effect for South Florida and the Keys on Sunday morning has expired as the risk of damaging severe thunderstorms and tornadoes diminishes as the weekend comes to a close.
Fort Lauderdale, Miami and Key West were among the cities included in Sunday morning's Tornado Watch before NOAA's Storm Prediction Center allowed it to expire.
A Tornado Watch means conditions are favorable for tornadoes and severe thunderstorms to form within the watch area.
Sunday's severe weather threat came one day after more powerful storms, including at least one EF-1 tornado, swept across Florida on Saturday.
The National Weather Service office in Miami said the tornado had winds of at least 100 mph, but a final determination on how strong the twister was will be completed once the storm survey teams conclude their investigation. The NWS said the tornado touched down east of Interstate 95 just south of Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center and moved to the northeast, where it dissipated near the PGA Boulevard/U.S. 1 intersection.
DRAMATIC VIDEO SHOWS CAR TOSSED INTO THE AIR LIKE TOY DURING TORNADO IN FLORIDA
Residents in Palm Beach Gardens captured video and images of flipped cars and downed trees after the Tornado Warning was issued for the area around 5:30 p.m. EDT Saturday.
Several apartment complexes appeared to have suffered damage during the severe weather, and at least one building appeared to have suffered substantial damage to its roof.
Suspected tornado leaves behind damage in South Florida
Videos from residents of Palm Beach Gardens showed the damage left behind by an apparent tornado on Saturday in Florida.
Tornado threat continued Sunday morning in Florida
The FOX Forecast Center said a few bands of strong to severe thunderstorms were expected to sweep across southern portions of the Florida Peninsula and the Florida Keys on Sunday morning.
Tornadoes, damaging winds and large hail were all possible through at least the midday hours.
The storms pushed off into the Atlantic by early Sunday afternoon, ending the severe weather threat with a much calmer afternoon and evening on tap.
(FOX Weather)
With an Omega block pattern expected to dominate the country in the week ahead, the weather could turn quieter in the Sunshine State after a week full of severe storms.