An early morning storm produced localized severe thunderstorm wind damage in Orange County.
A cell exhibiting rotation on radar tracked from rural western Brevard county, producing isolated severe thunderstorm wind damage in Viera from several miles west of I-95 to I-95 where a tractor trailer was tipped over. Just east of I-95, an EF0 tornado touched down and caused minor structural damage to several hundred homes, as well as considerable tree damage along a continuous path over 7 miles. Along this path, the tornado moved from the mainland, across the Indian River, Merritt Island, Banana River and finally across the beach side barrier island before moving into the Atlantic. See separate waterspout episode for over-water portion of tornadic waterspout track.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGE, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-10 03:48:00 to 22-JAN-10 03:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: (MCO)ORLANDO INTL AR
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

WFTV Channel 9 Orlando reported an empty construction trailer parked on the side of the road overturned in strong thunderstorm winds on Narcoossee Road in front of the Lake Nona High School in Orlando.

Tornado in BREVARD, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-10 07:38:00 to 22-JAN-10 07:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: BONAVENTURE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 1.00M
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF0 tornado touched down just east of Interstate 95 in the town of Viera in central Brevard County and remained on the ground for over 7 miles, then exited into the Atlantic. The tornado moved from the mainland, across the Indian River, to Merritt Island, then across the Banana River to the beach-side barrier island between Patrick Air Force Base and Cocoa Beach, then exited into the Atlantic. One hundred and forty three homes sustained minor damage in Viera, mainly damaged/destroyed screen pool enclosures, damage to soffits, gutters and some shingles. Minor damage to six homes occurred on Merritt Island and four apartment units and several vehicles in Cocoa Beach. Numerous trees were toppled or snapped along the entire swath of damage. One person was slightly injured in Viera due to flying debris/glass. EF assessment: DI2, DOD2, LB-EXP.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREVARD, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-10 07:37:00 to 22-JAN-10 07:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: BONAVENTURE
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Tractor trailer traveling southbound on Interstate 95 in Viera (near mile marker 192.5) was tipped onto its side as strong thunderstorms winds pushed east across the interstate.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREVARD, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-10 07:35:00 to 22-JAN-10 07:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: BONAVENTURE
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Strong thunderstorm wind gusts toppled newly planted palm trees in a residential area west of Interstate 95. Several picket fences were knocked over and minor damage occurred to several pool screen enclosures on and near Brunot Circle in Viera.

Tornado in BREVARD, FLORIDA
From 22-JAN-10 07:38:00 to 22-JAN-10 07:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: BONAVENTURE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 1.00M
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF0 tornado touched down just east of Interstate 95 in the town of Viera in central Brevard County and remained on the ground for over 7 miles, then exited into the Atlantic. The tornado moved from the mainland, across the Indian River, to Merritt Island, then across the Banana River to the beach-side barrier island between Patrick Air Force Base and Cocoa Beach, then exited into the Atlantic. One hundred and forty three homes sustained minor damage in Viera, mainly damaged/destroyed screen pool enclosures, damage to soffits, gutters and some shingles. Minor damage to six homes occurred on Merritt Island and four apartment units and several vehicles in Cocoa Beach. Numerous trees were toppled or snapped along the entire swath of damage. One person was slightly injured in Viera due to flying debris/glass. EF assessment: DI2, DOD2, LB-EXP.