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EF-2 Tornado Strikes Florida

On Monday morning, March 10, 2025, the Lake Mary and Longwood area of ​​Seminole County, Florida was hit by a destructive tornado classified as an EF-2 with peak winds up to 115 mph. This event occurred amid a cold front that was helping to develop severe thunderstorms. Florida experiences about 46 tornadoes annually, making such events relatively common, but EF-2 level destruction remains significant.

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Ice Storm Chaos: Virginia Paralyzed as Trees Collapse and Power Fails

A severe ice storm struck central Virginia on Thursday, February 6, 2025, particularly impacting the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Piedmont region. The storm led to significant damage, including numerous fallen trees that caused road blockages and widespread power outages. In Madison County, ice accumulation from freezing rain ranged between 4 to 11 mm (0.15 to 0.45 inches).

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