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FL: WX/ TORNADO CROSSING HIGHWAY CAUGHT ON VIDEO
01-17-2024
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Supers/Fonts: Sheriff William Snyder, Martin County

Story Location: Martin County

State/Province: Florida

Shot Date: 01/17/2024

URL: https://www.wpbf.com/article/florida-martin-county-stuart-tornado-i95/46414395

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Elements: video of tornado from Michael Jaycocks / phone SOTs from Michael Jaycocks / video of tornado in mirror from Donald Wadsworth / Sheriff William Snyder, Martin County SOTs


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MARTIN COUNTY, Fla.
Michael Jaycocks was driving home on Interstate 95 towards Stuart on Monday evening when he realized something unusual was going on.

"Im driving south, its raining, everybodys driving pretty slow, and all of a sudden, once we get around the corner around the bend, I look over and see this big, dark funnel cloud looming in the distance," Michael Jaycocks, who took video of the tornado on the highway, told WPBF 25 News. "And as I get closer, I realized its really a funnel cloud. Its really a tornado that touched down and is about to come across the interstate in front of me."


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The National Weather Service confirmed on Tuesday morning that an EF-O tornado touched down Monday, southwest of I-95 near mile marker 107. It then continued northeastward for about eight miles across Palm City and Stuart.

Martin County Sheriff William Snyder provided some helpful tips on what to do if you're on the road and a tornado is approaching.

"First misconception that people have is somehow driving under an overpass makes them safer. Thats actually the worst thing to do," Sheriff William Snyder told WPBF 25 News. "Every authority says dont go under an overpass, because there are no walls on the side. It becomes a wind tunnel. So, the chances of you being blown out from under there are even higher."

"If the tornado, on the other hand, appears to be stationary, but getting larger? Its moving towards you. Thats when you have to make a decision. If you cannot get out of car, keep your seatbelt on, cover your head and try to get below the windows," he said.

WPBF 25 News also talked to Martin County Fire Rescue on what happened on their end when the first tornado touched down.

Sally Waite, the emergency management director of Martin County Fire Rescue, said she was notified by the Stuart Airport tower around 4:30 p.m.

"I automatically picked up my phone to call the National Weather Service, apparently it wasnt quite on their radar yet," Waite said. "But as soon as I was talking to them, it came on their radar, we did a tornado warning notification out immediately. The national weather service is responsible for sending those tornado warnings out."

And on Tuesday morning, crews had been working to clean up the debris in Martin County.

"Our public works team has been out clearing up debris, the right of entry roads, just make sure roads were clear for regular traffic to resume this morning," Waite said.

She also said it's important to make sure you are always prepared, especially with the El Nino season.

"I think that it's always important to keep everything trimmed. I think once we get out of hurricane season, we kind of lose sight of what really needs to happen," she added.



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Michael Jaycocks of Stuart was driving back home I-95 when he realized something unusual was happening - a tornado sweeping through the highway.



"I'm driving south, it's raining. Everybody's driving pretty slow. And then all of a sudden once we get around the corner around the bend, I look over and I see this big dark funnel cloud looming in the distance. And as I get closer, I realize that it's really a funnel cloud. It's really a tornado that's touched down and it's about to come across the interstate in front of me."



The National Weather service confirmed on Tuesday morning that an EF zero tornado touched down Monday evening, southwest of I 95 near mile marker 107.

It then continued northeastward for about eight miles across Palm City and Stuart.



"eventually everybody stopped and probably I would say a half a mile from, from the, uh, the actual tornado itself and I was able to bust out my camera and take a video of it."



So what if you're driving on the road and see a tornado is nearby?



"First misconception that people have is that somehow driving under an overpass makes them safer. Actually, that's the worst thing to do. Every authority says don't go under an overpass because there's no walls on the side it becomes a wind tunnel. So the chances of you getting blown out from under there are even higher."



Martin County Sheriff William Snyder has this helpful tip - if you're ever caught in this situation.



"If the tornado on the other hand appears to be stationary and getting larger, it's moving towards you. And that's when you have to make a decision. If, if you cannot get out of your car, keep your seatbelt on, cover your head and try to get below the windows."

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Supers/Fonts: Sheriff William Snyder, Martin County

Story Location: Martin County

State/Province: Florida

Shot Date: 01/17/2024

URL: https://www.wpbf.com/article/florida-martin-county-stuart-tornado-i95/46414395

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Story Description:
Elements: video of tornado from Michael Jaycocks / phone SOTs from Michael Jaycocks / video of tornado in mirror from Donald Wadsworth / Sheriff William Snyder, Martin County SOTs


Wire/StoryDescription:
MARTIN COUNTY, Fla.
Michael Jaycocks was driving home on Interstate 95 towards Stuart on Monday evening when he realized something unusual was going on.

"Im driving south, its raining, everybodys driving pretty slow, and all of a sudden, once we get around the corner around the bend, I look over and see this big, dark funnel cloud looming in the distance," Michael Jaycocks, who took video of the tornado on the highway, told WPBF 25 News. "And as I get closer, I realized its really a funnel cloud. Its really a tornado that touched down and is about to come across the interstate in front of me."


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The National Weather Service confirmed on Tuesday morning that an EF-O tornado touched down Monday, southwest of I-95 near mile marker 107. It then continued northeastward for about eight miles across Palm City and Stuart.

Martin County Sheriff William Snyder provided some helpful tips on what to do if you're on the road and a tornado is approaching.

"First misconception that people have is somehow driving under an overpass makes them safer. Thats actually the worst thing to do," Sheriff William Snyder told WPBF 25 News. "Every authority says dont go under an overpass, because there are no walls on the side. It becomes a wind tunnel. So, the chances of you being blown out from under there are even higher."

"If the tornado, on the other hand, appears to be stationary, but getting larger? Its moving towards you. Thats when you have to make a decision. If you cannot get out of car, keep your seatbelt on, cover your head and try to get below the windows," he said.

WPBF 25 News also talked to Martin County Fire Rescue on what happened on their end when the first tornado touched down.

Sally Waite, the emergency management director of Martin County Fire Rescue, said she was notified by the Stuart Airport tower around 4:30 p.m.

"I automatically picked up my phone to call the National Weather Service, apparently it wasnt quite on their radar yet," Waite said. "But as soon as I was talking to them, it came on their radar, we did a tornado warning notification out immediately. The national weather service is responsible for sending those tornado warnings out."

And on Tuesday morning, crews had been working to clean up the debris in Martin County.

"Our public works team has been out clearing up debris, the right of entry roads, just make sure roads were clear for regular traffic to resume this morning," Waite said.

She also said it's important to make sure you are always prepared, especially with the El Nino season.

"I think that it's always important to keep everything trimmed. I think once we get out of hurricane season, we kind of lose sight of what really needs to happen," she added.



Station Notes/Scripts:

Michael Jaycocks of Stuart was driving back home I-95 when he realized something unusual was happening - a tornado sweeping through the highway.



"I'm driving south, it's raining. Everybody's driving pretty slow. And then all of a sudden once we get around the corner around the bend, I look over and I see this big dark funnel cloud looming in the distance. And as I get closer, I realize that it's really a funnel cloud. It's really a tornado that's touched down and it's about to come across the interstate in front of me."



The National Weather service confirmed on Tuesday morning that an EF zero tornado touched down Monday evening, southwest of I 95 near mile marker 107.

It then continued northeastward for about eight miles across Palm City and Stuart.



"eventually everybody stopped and probably I would say a half a mile from, from the, uh, the actual tornado itself and I was able to bust out my camera and take a video of it."



So what if you're driving on the road and see a tornado is nearby?



"First misconception that people have is that somehow driving under an overpass makes them safer. Actually, that's the worst thing to do. Every authority says don't go under an overpass because there's no walls on the side it becomes a wind tunnel. So the chances of you getting blown out from under there are even higher."



Martin County Sheriff William Snyder has this helpful tip - if you're ever caught in this situation.



"If the tornado on the other hand appears to be stationary and getting larger, it's moving towards you. And that's when you have to make a decision. If, if you cannot get out of your car, keep your seatbelt on, cover your head and try to get below the windows."

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