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Possible downburst damaged homes in Highlands County

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Posted 8:06 PM, May 07, 2025

SEBRING, Fla — Highlands County Emergency Management said homes were damaged after a possible downburst hit the mobile home park in Sebring.

Emergency Management said severe storms moved through France I Mobile Home Park around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, damaging at least three homes and injuring one person.

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Emergency management officials said National Weather Service radar showed a possible downburst or microburst hit the area.

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Downburst winds can be as strong as a small tornado, but in a straight line.

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