The tornado, later given an EF2 rating by the National Weather Service, was believed to have peak wind gusts to 115 mph, equivalent to a Category 3 hurricane.

A Florida television station took a direct hit from a tornado on Monday. And meteorologist Brooks Garner kept broadcasting throughout. “OK. Take shelter,” Garner urged colleagues at Fox 35 Orlando after spotting the approaching twister via the building’s camera.

The Seminole County Fire Department said a home in Longwood collapsed after "weather impacts." Others described it as a tornado.