(Gray News) – A tornado was reported crossing a major interstate in Florida as Hurricane Milton approaches.
The National Weather Service in Miami posted a photo of a funnel crossing the Interstate 75 on the social media platform X Wednesday morning.
“TORNADO crossing I-75 as we speak! Seek shelter NOW!” the post caption read.
Forecasters warned tornados and heavy rain would be likely on Wednesday as Hurricane Milton closes in on the Florida coast.
The National Weather Service in Miami reported at about 11 a.m. that there are three active tornado warnings in effect in south Florida.
“REMINDER: We’ve already seen several *confirmed* tornadoes across South Florida this morning!” they said in a post on X.
Six to 12 inches of rain is expected Wednesday through areas of Florida, with some places forecast to receive 18 inches, according to the National Hurricane Center.
The center reported conditions are expected to deteriorate throughout Wednesday as Milton nears landfall.
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