SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – After Monday morning’s tornadoes in Longwood, officials in Seminole County announced they are providing tarps to impacted residents, according to a social media post.
The county’s building and emergency management teams will distribute tarps at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, located at 2140 W. State Road 434 in Longwood, the post stated.
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The National Weather Service reported that a confirmed tornado touched down around 9:40 a.m. Monday and “was located over Lake Mary,” heading northeast at 30 mph.
The tornado packed winds of up to 115 mph and lasted for at least five minutes while on the ground for nearly 2 miles, according to NWS meteorologist William Ulrich, who cited a preliminary investigation.
“(Witnesses) said it lasted about 30-60 seconds in each location,” said Ulrich, adding that several roofs were “peeled back” and there were numerous toppled trees in the area.
TORNADO: Seminole County is responding to this morning’s tornados in Longwood, assessing damage and ensuring residents...
Posted by Seminole County FL on Monday, March 10, 2025
A two-story home was destroyed, other houses were damaged and many trees were uprooted, the NWS said.
No injuries have been reported.
The county advises residents to stay at home to allow response teams to complete their work.
Seminole County residents can register for local emergency alerts at PrepareSeminole.org.