The tornado, later given an EF2 rating by the National Weather Service, was believed to have peak wind gusts to 115 mph, equivalent to a Category 3 hurricane.

A tornado hit a Florida television station while the network’s meteorologist warned viewers a twister was making its way through the area.

Residents were urged to seek shelter after a tornado caused damage in Seminole County, Florida, the National Weather Service in Melbourne said.

Debris rained down outside as the meteorologist shouted: "Get under your desks, guys! Anchors—under your desks! Producers—everybody, get under your desks!"

A Florida television station took a direct hit from a tornado on Monday. And meteorologist Brooks Garner kept broadcasting throughout. “OK. Take shelter,” Garner urged colleagues at Fox 35 Orlando after spotting the approaching twister via the building’s camera.