A tornado caused extensive damage to several homes and buildings in Boynton Beach, Florida, about 58 miles from downtown Miami on Friday night. As confirmed by the National Weather Service (NWS), the tornado affected the area around Southwest 23rd Avenue and Interstate 95.
4/28 at 10:30pm : After reviewing video footage and storm reports, we can confirm that an EF-0 Tornado occurred in Boynton Beach earlier this evening in the vicinity of Southwest 23rd Avenue and Interstate 95. 🌪️
The local storm report is viewable below: https://t.co/BtZ6fTvMDd pic.twitter.com/UFMWpynQWT
— NWS Miami (@NWSMiami) April 29, 2023
Several neighbors showed the damage left behind. There are several fallen trees and electrical poles. The tornado also damaged roofs and blew out windows. The Boynton Beach Administration was on hand to assist residents and asked them to exercise caution this weekend as severe storm warnings continue.
The @NWS JUST confirmed a TORNADO touched down in Boynton Beach tonight… FIRST on the scene we got an EXCLUSIVE look at the damage. @cityofboynton #Tornado @WPBF25News pic.twitter.com/VgueDtBHxR
— Tara Jakeway WPBF (@Tara_WPBF) April 29, 2023
On Friday afternoon, six other tornadoes were reported in Florida in Bay, Calhoun, Liberty, Wakulla, Gadsden and Madison counties, in addition to strong gusts of wind and hail in Brevard County.
The National Weather Service reported that severe thunderstorm warnings for South Florida will continue throughout this weekend. This Saturday, the NWS urged people living near Lake Okeechobee and inland Palm Beach County to exercise extreme caution.
4/29 at 4am - The potential for strong to severe thunderstorms remains in the forecast for South Florida this weekend. Today the main focus of thunderstorm activity is forecast to reside near Lake Okeechobee and inland Palm Beach County during the afternoon to evening hours. pic.twitter.com/M73TsAIgk0
— NWS Miami (@NWSMiami) April 29, 2023
