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Several buildings damaged in Ocala during severe weather

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Posted at 10:24 AM, Mar 12, 2022
and last updated 2022-03-14 07:00:02-04

OCALA, Fla — Ocala Police said several buildings were damaged by a tornado during severe weather Saturday.

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Multiple buildings and vehicles near the 3900 block of SR 200 were damaged. Police are reporting no injuries.

Possible tornado causes damage Saturday morning in Ocala, Florida

Check out these photos of the damage sent in by Linda Smith.

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Quick moving storms damage cars and buildings in Ocala on March 12, 2022.
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Quick moving storms damage cars and buildings in Ocala on March 12, 2022.
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Quick moving storms damage cars and buildings in Ocala on March 12, 2022.

All lanes on SR 200 from SW 38 Ct. and SW 43 St. Rd. were blocked. A tornado watch was in effect for NE Florida all morning until 11 a.m.

Severe T'Storm warnings issued; Tornado Watch in effect for area until 11 a.m.

The NWS still has not officially ruled it a tornado. They won't officially call it a tornado until they complete a damage survey