Multiple parts of South Florida are currently being impacted by dangerous tornadoes, with a particularly severe situation unfolding in the region. The National Weather Service issued a warning at 1251 PM EDT, alerting residents to a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado located 12 miles north of Fort Myers. The tornado is moving north at a speed of 25 mph, posing a significant threat to the area.
The National Weather Service emphasized the severity of the situation, labeling it as a 'PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION' and urging residents to take immediate cover. The warning, set to expire at 1 p.m. ET, covers nearly 200,000 people in the affected areas. Authorities have also cautioned that additional warnings may be issued as the situation develops.