30 April 2023 , 02:07
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This is the moment a car is thrown into mid-air during a terrifying tornado as the twister gathers pace in Florida.
Heavy rain and strong 50mph winds have battered North Palm Beach with tornado and thunderstorm warnings issued.
Footage from social media shows the moment a car is thrown into the air as the force of the twister hurls it across a road.
Debris is seen flying as winds batter the street and other cars struggle against the elements.
The car is seen rolling twice before finally crashing back onto the road.
At least seven dead as devastating twisters rip through several US states
The condition of the driver and passengers is unclear.
More than 7,000 people have been left without power and roads are blocked by fallen trees as the storm leaves a trail of destruction in its wake.
Severe weather specialist and CBS12 neteorologist Michael Ehrenberg told locals to take shelter.
The twister left a trail of destruction with boats flipped upside down and trees blocking roads (Instagram)Boats have been overturned, cars piled on top of each other and homes damaged in the storm.
Residents were forced to take cover, with some hiding in bathrooms and others in storm shelters.
Local resident Shawn MacNamara told WPTV: "We ducked down in our car as it went over us. Scariest thing ever."
Cars were piled on top of each other as the storm took hold (Steve King/WBPF)Others took to social media, with one local saying: "This is the scariest thing I've ever been in. Oh, my God. Holy s**t. I hope this stops. I just saw a car flip over in front of me."
The storm is expected to move across the state with weather warnings in place in Tampa Bay and Orange and Seminole counties.
Tornados, hail, heavy rain and strong winds are forecast as the storm continues with coastal towns expected to take the brunt of the impact.