Tornado Warning

Locations Affected

Saint George Island, FL ∙ Apalachicola Bay, FL ∙ Apalachicola, FL ∙ Apalachicola Airport, FL ∙ Eastpoint, FL

Full Alert Message

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED Tornado Warning National Weather Service Tallahassee FL 626 AM EDT Thu Sep 12 2024 The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Southwestern Franklin County in Big Bend Florida... * Until 715 AM EDT. * At 626 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over St George Island, moving northwest at 25 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. * This dangerous storm will be near... Eastpoint around 630 AM EDT. Apalachicola around 635 AM EDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Franklin, Apalachicola Airport, Creels, Tilton, Bay City, and Green Point. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in Tallahassee. && LAT...LON 2974 8513 2977 8508 2979 8506 2978 8505 2978 8504 2979 8504 2982 8501 2986 8486 2964 8479 2960 8493 TIME...MOT...LOC 1026Z 144DEG 21KT 2965 8488 TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

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