Tornado spins by Florida traffic camera

VIDEO: Tornado spins by Florida traffic camera

A tornado touched down near a busy highway in northeast Florida on Thursday. It was caught on a traffic camera at State Road 9B and St. Johns Parkway.

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. - A tornado formed during stormy weather near a busy highway in northeast Florida on Thursday, likely startling drivers during their afternoon commute.

What we know:

A traffic camera video shared by the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office on social media captured the twister touching down at State Road 9B and St. Johns Parkway shortly before 5 p.m.

Authorities reported no injuries, but the storm caused significant damage in parts of St. Johns County, downing trees and power lines.

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What we don't know:

FOX 35 is working to learn the exact strength or rating of the tornado. The National Weather Service is currently investigating the incident.

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