2024 Lower Grand Lagoon–Panama City tornado

On January 9, 2024, an intense tornado, along with a satellite tornado, struck Lower Grand Lagoon and the western portion of Panama City in Florida. The intense "parent" tornado was rated EF3 on the Enhanced Fujita scale by the National Weather Service, and the satellite tornado was rated EF0.

Tornado summary
The tornado started as a waterspout and moved onshore Spyglass Drive in Lower Grand Lagoon. In this area, several homes sustained significant damage and one home along the beach was completely destroyed. The damage to that home was rated EF3, with winds estimated at . The tornado would then weaken to EF1 intensity as it impacted Upper Grand Lagoon. Here, numerous softwood trees and homes would sustain minor to moderate damage. It then crossed the Saint Andrew Bay, before crossing into the eastern part of Panama City. The tornado would cause some more minor damage before dissipating. 

Aftermath
The tornado was rated EF3, was on the ground for 5.22 miles (8.4 km), and had a maximum width of 550 yards (503 m). It also caused 3 injuries, and was responsible for over $15 million in damages. 

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