NWS Confirms Tornado Touched Down In Seminole Florida Overnight

SEMINOLE, FL. (THECOUNT) — Severe weather has caused significant damage to areas of Seminole, Florida overnight, the National Weather Service confirmed Saturday morning.

Twelve Oaks Mobile Home Park, located on Park Boulevard North, suffered severe tornado damage in a twister that was rated at an EF-0 tornado – packing maximum winds of 70 mph.

The National Weather Service made the determination based off of photos of damage in the area from the media, public, and first responders, reports WCTV.

The entire Tampa Bay area remains under a tornado threat as of Saturday morning.

Those living in the mobile home community reported the tornado was quick and powerful, with one man even comparing it to the sound of a train.

Several carports were ripped off of homes, and more damage is possible as Tropical Storm Nestor makes its way toward the Florida Panhandle.

The Tampa Bay area is expected to see heavy rain, strong winds, and a potential for storm surge as the storm pushes onward.

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Geo quick facts: Seminole is a city in Pinellas County, Florida, United States. The population was 17,233 at the 2010 census, up from 10,890 in 2000. St. Petersburg College has a campus in the city – Wikipedia.