Videos show storm damage across Fort Myers, Iona, Naples and on Alligator Alley

Jigsha Desai, Fort Myers News-Press
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The National Weather Service issued several tornado warnings across Southwest Florida as storms rolled through the area.

Here is some footage that shows the extent of damages across Lee and Collier. We will be updating these files so check back for more damage reports.

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In Lee County

Footage of what could be a tornado moving through parts of Fort Myers

The scene in Iona, where storm damage was also documented by photographer Andrew West.

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Storms swept through Southwest Florida leaving a path of damage. A tornado in Iona damaged and destroyed structures.

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Across Alligator Alley

Florida Highway Patrol shared several videos of what appears to be a tornado passing over 96 mile marker in Collier County at 9:34 a.m.

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FHP shared an additional video showing damage to a semi-truck.

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This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: Tornados in Fort Myers and Naples: See videos of damage