A funnel cloud was spotted over Fort Pierce following a tornado warning and severe storms in St. Lucie and Indian River counties, Florida, on Tuesday, May 17. Nearby Vero Beach was swamped with a record-breaking 9.78 inches of rainfall, according to the National Weather Service. Storm damage and flooding were also reported.
Mike Colclasure took this video selfie of the funnel cloud while driving near Fort Pierce. Credit: Facebook/Mike Coco Colclasure Sr