Here is report from AV Web: A sudden storm took visitors to the Sun 'n Fun Fly-In by surprise Thursday morning, when an unexpected tornado did millions of dollars worth of damage. The roof of a youth activity center on the Sun 'n Fun campus has collapsed; early reports indicate as many as 70 people may be trapped inside, and rescue efforts are currently underway. AVweb staffers are currently working to ascertain the nature and extent of the devastation.
From Bay News 9: A hangar has reportedly collapsed at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport, where Sun n' Fun is taking place. Police said strong winds blew through at noon, causing a large tent to collapse with several people under it.Those people were treated for minor injuries. Rescue crews searched for more people, but no one was injured.Police said the damage is extensive, with flipped planes, tents torn apart and trees that landed on recreational vehicles.One plane even landed in a pond, police said.
All events at Sun 'N Fun are canceled for the day.
It looks like another round of severe weather is headed to the area through 8 p.m. tonight.
Please check the blog for updates as they become available.
