and dozens of workers cleaned up the mess at the ocean villas on 75th street where he lived. and where the storms sheared off the roof. >> that is taken from the top of the roof on the other side, the parking lot side. all the way over to where that pole is. >> by the time the winds started up, i had to start walking backwards. the winds were so strong, it was like being hit with a sandblaster. >> reporter: for many, there was no doubt this was a tornado. but the national weather service will have the final word. >> right there. look at it. >> my expectations is they'll be calling it...