Strong Wind and Rain Whip Florida's Merritt Island Amid Tornado Watch

Strong wind and rain lashed Florida’s coastline on Saturday, April 29, amid a tornado watch in the area, the National Weather Service (NWS) said.

This footage was captured by Jen Briggs, who said she filmed it from her home in Merritt Island on Saturday afternoon.

Wind gusts of up to 60 mph and “penny size hail” were possible in the area until Saturday evening, the NWS said. Credit: Jen Briggs via Storyful

Video transcript

[HEAVY RAINFALL]