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A tornado made direct contact with a Florida television station on Monday afternoon, creating a tense and dramatic situation for both the staff and viewers.
Meteorologist Brooks Garner was on air when the storm approached, demonstrating remarkable poise. As the tornado neared, he called for his colleagues at Fox 35 Orlando to take cover.
“OK. Take shelter,” he urged, after noticing the looming tornado through the building’s camera feed. “We’re catching debris right now on the roof. You can see debris flying there on the camera. This is a tornado. Seek shelter immediately. Get under your desks, guys—anchors under the desks, everybody get under the desks.”
Within moments, the tornado had passed, but Garner remained alert, emphasizing caution. “OK. That was it. We’re still in the debris zone,” he stated, prompting his colleagues to move to a more secure area within the studio. “That was a tornado. This is a confirmed tornado. National Weather Service, if you’re listening, this is a confirmed tornado right over the Lake Mary studios.”
Garner further advised area residents in Lake Mary and Sanford to remain indoors and steer clear of windows, suggesting they seek shelter in the innermost rooms on the ground floor.
“This is a very serious situation,” he emphasized. “This was a real-live tornado—it just hit our station.”
After the incident, Garner reflected on the unexpected experience: “I’ve been doing this for a very long time. That’s the first time a tornado has hit me while I’m doing the weather. Thank goodness for our facilities here at Fox 35 to keep us on the air and keep you apprised of the situation.”
Fortunately, reports later confirmed that no injuries resulted from the tornado, according to Fox 35 Orlando.
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