Path of EF2 tornado that hit Florida: see timeline, impacts to Seminole County

See the path of the EF2 tornado in Florida

FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Jessica Dobson outlines the path of the EF2 tornado that struck Lake Mary and Longwood in Florida Monday morning.

LONGWOOD, Fla. - An EF2 tornado touched down in Seminole County, Florida, during Monday's severe weather, causing significant damage in Longwood.

With peak winds of 115 mph, the tornado's strength was comparable to the wind gusts of a Category 2 or 3 hurricane, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).

The NWS described a tornado of this strength as a "rare phenomenon" for Central Florida, noting that only 10% of tornadoes in the region reach EF1 or EF2 status.

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An EF2 tornado touched down in Seminole County on Monday, March 10, 2025, the National Weather Service said. Several homes were damaged in the area, including in Longwood and Lake Mary. Remarkably, no injuries have been reported, according to Seminole County Emergency Management.

The path of the EF2 tornado

The tornado's general path crossed Markham Woods Road in Longwood, touched down, and then crossed Interstate 4 near FOX 35 Orlando in Lake Mary before lifting.

The tornado spanned about four miles and reached a width of 300 yards at its widest point.

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When did the tornado touch down in Seminole County?

Timeline:

9:32 a.m.: NWS issues severe thunderstorm warning for Seminole County
9:34 a.m.: NWS issues tornado warning for Seminole County
9:36 a.m. | Tornado touches down as an estimated EF1 tornado, NWS says
9:38 a.m. - 9:39 p.m. | Tornado is on the ground in Lake Mary, Seminole County

Longwood family devastated to see tornado damage

A Longwood neighborhood was badly hit by an EF2 tornado on Monday. FOX 35 spoke with families that had to seek cover at the storm's peak.

Florida tornado damage

Several homes were damaged in Seminole County following the storm, including at least one that collapsed, according to officials. A semi-truck was flipped over with its driver and his dog inside, officials said. There were also numerous reports of downed trees and power lines.

There were no reported serious injuries or deaths.

EF2 tornado leaves path of destruction in Seminole County

Severe storms swept through Central Florida on Monday, bringing widespread impacts. A radar-confirmed tornado tore through Lake Mary and Longwood in Seminole County earlier in the morning. The EF2 tornado left a path of destruction over a roughly four-mile path.

Tornado crosses over FOX 35 Studios during live broadcast: 'It just hit our station'

Meteorologist Brooks Garner was live on air tracking the tornado warning for Seminole and Volusia counties when the tornado crossed over our studios.

EF2 tornado hits FOX 35 TV Station while live on air

A suspected tornado passed over Seminole County, including the WOFL FOX 35 TV Studios, on Monday morning, as a series of strong thunderstorms crossed over the area.

"Everybody in the FOX 35 building, get to your safe space under your desk, if you're not in a designated area," Brooks said.

"We're catching debris right now on the roof. Debris is on the roof right now. We're hearing… you can see the debris flying there on the camera. This is a tornado! Seek shelter immediately."

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