"We are confident that there will be widespread, heavy rainfall and coastal flooding. ORLANDO, Fla. — The tornado that moved through parts of downtown Orlando has been given an EF-1 rating, according to the National Weather Service. Police also made an announcement that everyone had to seek shelter, Lebron said.Some damage was reported, including downed power lines.

John Bel Edwards has declared a state of emergency to prepare for the storm's possible arrival.He said: "Now is the time to make your plans, which should include the traditional emergency items along with masks and hand sanitizer as we continue to battle the coronavirus pandemic.

Invalid Date, DRAMATIC footage has captured a tornado ploughing into downtown Orlando last night leaving 2,000 homes without power. Strong to severe thunderstorms, including the threat for isolated tornadoes, were a concern all day across much of the Tampa Bay area and central Florida thanks to Tropical Storm Cristobal in the Gulf of Mexico. The Orange County Sheriff's office tweeted: "Deputies are responding to reports of a tornado that touched down in the Fern Creek and Conway areas. *Tornado risk is calculated from the destruction path that has occured within 30 miles of the location. "About 2,000 homes were without power according to the Orlando Utilities Commission. At least one tornado spawned by Tropical Storm Cristobal touched down in the Orlando area Saturday night. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. The twister was spawned by a … The twister just missed a group of protesters at Lake Eola at about 7.30 p.m. At least 30 deaths have been attributed to the two storms and the flooding and landslides they unleashed.Tornadoes ‘kill seven and hurt dozens’ in Oklahoma, Texas and Louisiana as cars blown off road "The length of possible inundation is unknown and will likely require post-flood activities. Scott Kelly, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Melbourne, Florida, warned the threat for tornadoes would continue overnight.In Louisiana, Gov. Battleground Tracker: Dems happy with Harris pick, Biden leads ahead of DNC"Desert One": Inside the failed 1980 hostage rescue in IranSetting the stage for the Democratic Party's unconventional conventionThe prospects for mail-in voting in this fall's electionRobert Trump, brother of the president, has died at 71How to safely return your absentee ballot without USPSThousands of Iowans still without power days after stormBattleground Tracker: Latest polls, state of the race and more5 things to know about CBS News' 2020 Battleground TrackerBiden has edge in North Carolina, race is tight in Georgia — CBS News pollWhy some mail-in ballots are rejected and how to make sure your vote countsWhat happens if the president doesn't accept the election results?Election Day could turn into "Election Week" with rise in mail ballotsGOP confident in Ohio, but Dems think it's within reach

The tornado was also detected over the College Park area, north of downtown the NWS confirmed. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. "A similar order was issued Saturday for several Plaquemines Parish communities, including Happy Jack, Grand Bayou, Myrtle Grove, Lake Hertiage, Harlem and Monsecour. The National Weather Service in Melbourne issued … The tornado began as a waterspout on Lake Conway and lifted near Lake Lawsona. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click Comments are subject to our community guidelines, which can be viewed The twister was spawned by a Tropical Storm Cristobal as it advanced on the U.S. Gulf Coast advanced, unleashing heavy rains and wild winds. "About 2,000 homes were without power according to the Orlando Utilities Commission. John Bel Edwards has declared a state of emergency to prepare for the storm's possible arrival.He said: "Now is the time to make your plans, which should include the traditional emergency items along with masks and hand sanitizer as we continue to battle the coronavirus pandemic. The parish's president, Kirk Lepine, said the order was issued as a precaution.The hurricane center's forecast path puts Alabama on Cristobal's east side, far from where the center comes ashore. ORLANDO, Fla. — A potential tornado has touched down in neighborhoods south and east of Downtown Orlando. It also has helped to spawn several rounds of active weather, including severe weather in the Orlando area.Tampa Bay largely escaped the brunt of the worst weather, with an exception of some downed trees and minor flooding.Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services.I anticipate the need for emergency protective measures, evacuations, and sheltering for the high-risk area Holly Willoughby 'forced to cut short 7-week Portugal holiday' to self-isolate EastEnders' Ian Beale has been 'written out' as Adam Woodyatt takes 'break' Man dies trying to break up fight outside Wetherspoon pub Michelle Keegan stuns in 50s style dress as she takes mum out for dinner Woman arrested for 'murder' after disabled boy, 10, found dead in London©News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Severe storms take aim at Central Florida, prompting tornado warnings and sightings across the area. Get weather alerts and track tornadoes, thunderstorms and more. "There are numerous reports of damage and downed power lines. An Orlando tornado warning sent vacationers indoors and onto social media Wednesday evening.. So far, no injuries have been reported. "A similar order was issued Saturday for several Plaquemines Parish communities, including Happy Jack, Grand Bayou, Myrtle Grove, Lake Hertiage, Harlem and Monsecour. Orlando, FL is a Moderate Risk area for tornados.