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When Nature Hits Back: FOX Weather Reporters Get More Than They Bargained For!

Hurricane Milton takes a wild turn as trees topple, roofs soar, and a Tesla goes off-script!

Hurricane Milton has turned Florida into the ultimate reality show, and FOX Weather's own Robert Ray found himself right in the middle of it. While reporting from Bradenton, Florida, the powerful winds unleashed chaos, sending a tree crashing onto the unsuspecting news crew. With cameras rolling, it was a startling reminder of nature's unpredictable temperament as Robert and his team had to duck for cover. Thankfully, everyone emerged shaken but safe, proving that Mother Nature is not just an observer on the sidelines of the weather world—she plays an active role!

But Robert wasn’t the only one capturing the madness of Hurricane Milton. As the storm’s winds howled, the roof of a Bank of America building in Bradenton gave way, soaring into the stormy sky like it was auditioning for a new role as a flying billboard for disaster. The footage caught by FOX Weather was exclusive and mesmerizing, showing that Milton was not just a tropical storm but a theatrical performance featuring Mother Nature as the lead! It's almost as if the universe told us, 'Watch closely, there’s more to come.'

Meanwhile, Steve Bender, another FOX Weather meteorologist, witnessed an unexpected twist of fate. While documenting the storm, he couldn't help but spot a red Tesla committing what could only be described as vehicular suicide. The car ran a red light and crashed in the midst of the heavy downpour in Tampa, Florida just when you thought the chaos couldn’t possibly escalate any further! It's a Tesla's worst nightmare brought to life, and you can bet we’ll be seeing that clip all over social media!

As Hurricane Milton continues to wreak havoc across Florida, the state is left holding on to its ‘Florida Man’ title in a whole new dimension. The recent storms have provided both incredible footage and even some unexpected future clips that will surely go viral. Speaking of going viral, did you know that wind speeds during hurricanes can reach up to 200 mph? That’s faster than a cheetah chasing down its dinner! Additionally, it’s fascinating to note that Florida has experienced more hurricanes than any other state in the U.S., making it a famous battleground for storm chasers like our very own FOX Weather team!