The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado touched down Tuesday morning in the Panhandle. Residents confirmed it as well, with social media posts showing the fury and the aftermath as the storm tore through Lower Grand Lagoon south of Panama City Beach.
Videos show damage to buildings and debris-filled streets.
Where is Lower Grand Lagoon, Florida?
Lower Grand Lagoon, “Gateway to the Gulf,” is a census-designated place (CDP) in Bay County, south of Panama City Beach on the Gulf of Mexico.
The location is known for water-based activities such as swimming, boating, diving, and fishing, along with multiple tourist tours for sunset and dolphin watching.
This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: Florida weather: Lower Grand Lagoon ripped up by tornado