Ocala Residents Struggle in Wind as Storms Sweep Florida

Residents of Ocala, Florida, struggled in windy conditions as severe storms swept through the state on Thursday, April 27.

Footage from Jessica Chambers shows a tent being blown down in a parking lot as two people struggle to control it in the lashing rain.

The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a special weather statement for Ocala and surrounding areas until Thursday night.

According to the NWS, more storms will move in from the coast this weekend. Credit: Jessica Chambers via Storyful

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- Yes.

JESSICA CHAMBERS: Oh, no. A whole hurricane has pulled up.

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JESSICA CHAMBERS: Oh, no. A whole hurricane has pulled up.

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JESSICA CHAMBERS: Oh, no. A whole hurricane has pulled up.

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JESSICA CHAMBERS: Oh, no. A whole hurricane has pulled up.

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JESSICA CHAMBERS: Oh, no. A whole hurricane has pulled up.

- Yes. Yes, I don't know of anybody you know because nothing break-- can get nobody to work.

- Yes.

JESSICA CHAMBERS: Oh, no. A whole hurricane has pulled up.

- Yes. Yes, I don't know of anybody you know because nothing break-- can get nobody to work.