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Landspout Tornado Strikes Cape Coral, Florida

2026-07-12 7 Dailymotion

A short-lived landspout tornado made contact with the ground near Southwest 27th Street in Cape Coral, Florida, around 4:07 p.m. on July 10, coinciding with severe thunderstorms traversing the Gulf Coast region. The National Weather Service corroborated the occurrence of the tornado, while powerful winds and lightning caused disruptions across several neighborhoods. Additionally, a lightning strike led to the destruction of a residence in Golden Gate, although the occupants were unharmed. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries or significant damage from the tornado, underscoring the need for preparedness in the face of severe weather as storm systems persist in impacting Florida.