Hurricane Milton spawned ‘tornado supercell’... what does that mean?
Hurricane Milton
Hours before the “monstrous” Hurricane Milton made landfall in Florida, it resulted in an outbreak of several tornadoes. The tornadoes resulted in multiple deaths in Fort Pierce, according to reports.
According to the National Hurricane Center, Milton spawned a “tornadic supercell”. The National Weather Service issued tornado warnings repeatedly for South Florida, including Palm Beach and Broward counties.
“This is a particularly dangerous situation,” the weather service warned. “A large and extremely dangerous tornado is on the ground. Take immediate tornado precautions. This is an emergency situation.”
What are tornado supercells?
According to weather.com, supercells are rotating thunderstorms that can last for hours and travel hundreds of miles. They can result in large hail and wind damage and produce tornadoes. As per the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), “most strong to violent tornadoes are associated with supercells.”
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NOAA explains, “Once formed, a supercell may perpetuate itself for an appreciable length of time, even upon encountering an environment that is hostile to the development of new storms.”
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Several tornadoes reported
Authorities have confirmed at least 19 tornadoes across the state with over 100 tornado warning issues on Wednesday, October 9. Damaged homes and uprooted trees have been reported in Palm Beach County, as nine or more tornadoes hit South Florida.
The weather service confirmed eight tornadoes around Alligator Alley and north to areas around Lake Okeechobee. There were also likely reports of tornadoes in Florida City and Homestead in Miami-Dade County.
“Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter,” the weather service warned. “Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely.”
“As we remain on the northeastern side of Milton today, additional tornadoes remain possible,” the National Weather Service in Miami posted on X. “Stay alert!”
The NWS has stated that tornado warnings will remain in South Florida on Thursday as well, as Milton exists on the east coast close to Melbourne.
(With inputs from agencies)
