EF1 Tornado — Hernando, Florida

2022-03-12 · near Hernando Beach, Hernando, Florida

Event narrative

A line of strong to severe thunderstorms produced a

tornado as the line moved onshore near Weeki Wachee. Observers

reported a waterspout moving onshore shortly after 8AM, with some

minor damage observed and reported in the vicinity. The tornado

then trekked inland through a protected forest, knocking down

trees along a river. Eventually, the tornado emerged in a

neighborhood and continued to knock down trees before dissipating

just before US19 and SR50.

Wider weather episode

A deepening low pressure system dragged a strong cold front through West Central Florida. As it did it produced strong winds and tornadoes.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1006837. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.