Storm Turns Florida Beach Day Into Flying Umbrella Fiasco

ByMark Willard•

2 hours ago

Updated: April 2, 2026, 10:31 pm EDTPublished: April 2, 2026, 10:31 pm EDT

When a massive shelf cloud swooped over Fort Myers Beach, Florida, instead of clearing out, many beachgoers stood in awe. But then winds up to 39 mph sent beach umbrellas flying across the sand like out-of-control kites. Check out the absolutely wild scene.