Yes, Florida Has Tornados

Many people don't realize it, but Florida has many tornados each year. Yes, we're not just about hurricanes here in the Sunshine State.

My area was hit by an category F1 on Thursday afternoon (4/07/05) and it was quite severe. Thankfully my home and property only had minor damage, but many of my neighbors were not so lucky. Several had damaged roofs, and too many had trees fall down on their homes.

I want to commend the government and electric utility personnel who worked in very adverse conditions to remove downed trees and restore power as quickly as was done.