Tampa, Florida – A dramatic video posted on June 29 by X user Storm Chaser Tyler captured the intense arrival of a storm on Picnic Island in South Tampa.

“And here it is! Gusts exceeding 50mph at times on Picnic Island, in South Tampa,” Tyler wrote.

The footage shows the moment powerful winds swept through the area, bending trees and sending debris flying as the storm rolled in.

The sudden burst of wind and dark skies marked the start of a fierce weather event in the region.

The video highlights the strength of the gusts as they slammed the shoreline, creating hazardous conditions for anyone caught outside.

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