The storms struck at the start of the traditional spring break season, which brings thousands of students to the state's beaches. The National Weather Service reported that damage in Nassau County was probably from a weak tornado. Windows were blown out of some classrooms at Yulee Primary School, and the school's roof was damaged. In Daytona Beach, one man suffered injuries when winds leveled a booth in the parking lot where he was working. Thousands of Daytona Beach residents were left without power.
Power lines are down and lights are out.
Emergency officials in Volusia County cautioned residents in areas without electricity to remain indoors to avoid the downed power lines until public works crews could repair them. Texas Winds Leave Dozens Homeless High winds tore through central Texas on Monday morning, ripping into apartment complexes and leaving dozens of people homeless. Roofs were ripped from two apartment buildings, damaging the residences of 63 people. A spokesman for the Austin Fire Department said no injuries were reported. One church was left with only its framework intact after the storms passed.