Tornado Strikes Orlando TV Station During Live Broadcast

On Monday morning, a powerful EF-2 tornado, with peak winds of 115 mph, struck the Fox 35 news station in Orlando, Florida, while meteorologist Brooks Garner was live on air delivering updates about the storm. As debris began hitting the building, Garner urged his colleagues to take shelter under their desks, emphasizing the seriousness of the situation. Despite the intense conditions, he continued to provide live updates, marking the first time a tornado directly impacted the studio during a broadcast. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, though the tornado caused significant damage to the station's roof and surrounding areas, including downed trees and power lines. The National Weather Service is assessing the tornado's path, and meteorologists noted the event was particularly rare for the region. In the aftermath, power outages affected around 500 residents in the area.