The tornado, later given an EF2 rating by the National Weather Service, was believed to have peak wind gusts to 115 mph, equivalent to a Category 3 hurricane.

Video taken by the tower camera on top of Orlando's FOX 35 television station shows winds from a tornado barreling toward the broadcaster while the team was covering the twister live on air.

A Florida TV station found itself in the direct path of a tornado Monday morning, and its fearless meteorologist continued broadcasting even as the storm pummeled the studio and other staff sought cover.