Tornado Warning

Locations Affected

Compass Lake, FL ∙ Wausau, FL ∙ Fountain, FL ∙ Caryville, FL ∙ Vernon, FL ∙ Westville, FL ∙ Round Lake, FL ∙ Alford, FL

Full Alert Message

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED Tornado Warning National Weather Service Tallahassee FL 1025 AM CDT Thu May 7 2026 The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Southwestern Jackson County in the Panhandle of Florida... Northeastern Bay County in the Panhandle of Florida... Northwestern Calhoun County in the Panhandle of Florida... East central Walton County in the Panhandle of Florida... South central Holmes County in the Panhandle of Florida... Washington County in the Panhandle of Florida... * Until 1115 AM CDT. * At 1025 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located 9 miles northwest of Vernon, moving east at 55 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail. 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. * These dangerous storms will be near... Vernon around 1030 AM CDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Hinsons Crossroads, Caryville, Moose Pond, Westville, Whitehead Crossroads, Fountain, Bradford, Alford, Camps Head, and Holmes Valley. 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. && LAT...LON 3080 8587 3068 8517 3039 8528 3063 8595 TIME...MOT...LOC 1525Z 289DEG 46KT 3070 8583 TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

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