Pensacola, Florida: Tornado damaged infrastructure - 3 people injured

On the evening of Tuesday, February 11, a tornado struck Pensacola, Florida, severely impacting a neighborhood and causing extensive damage to local infrastructure. Several buildings sustained significant damage as the tornado swept through the area. It then moved into Escambia County around 4:30 p.m., causing further destruction.

The tornado inflicted major roof damage on a large building, downed power lines, and scattered debris throughout the affected area. According to Escambia County authorities, three people were injured in the incident, with two requiring hospitalization for medical treatment.

A storm survey team is expected to assess the damage and determine the tornado's strength, according to the National Weather Service office in Mobile, Alabama. Meanwhile, severe weather conditions continue to be a concern for residents across the South. The NOAA Storm Prediction Center has assigned a level 2 out of 5 risk for severe storms in the region.