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Hurricane Milton Spawns Tornadoes In Florida, Causing Widespread Damage

Salvage works remove debris from Hurricane Helene flooding along the Gulf of Mexico before approaching Milton, Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, in Clearwater Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Hurricane Milton has already spawned tornadoes in Florida hours before its projected landfall, causing significant damage in the city of Fort Myers. Reports and images from the area show the aftermath of the severe weather event, including damaged houses, fallen trees, and a mangled 7-Eleven gas station.

One striking image captured a piece of the 7-Eleven's canopy wrapped around the bottom of a tree after being lifted by the strong winds. Homeowner Dylan Boehm evacuated his Fort Myers house, but his security camera footage revealed the intensity of the storm as trees shook violently and parts of them became dangerous projectiles.

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