Tornado Watch For North Florida

GAINESVILLE, Florida – The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center has issued a TORNADO WATCH that will remain in effect until 6 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, for the following North Florida counties:

 

Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Clay, Duval, Flagler, Nassau, Putnam, St. Johns, and Union.

 

 

 

What Does A Tornado Watch Mean?

A TORNADO WATCH means that tornadoes are possible in and near the watch area.

People within the tornado watch areas should review and discuss their emergency plans, check supplies, and their safe room.

People within the tornado watch areas should be ready to act quickly if a warning is issued or they suspect a tornado is approaching.

A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina until 6 PM EST pic.twitter.com/fJSzBpIlt3

— NWS Jacksonville (@NWSJacksonville) January 9, 2024