Severe Weather, Hail, Tornadoes Possible Across North Florida
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| National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center Severe Weather Outlook Florida Monday, May 13, 2024 |
TALLAHASSEE, Florida - Strong to locally severe thunderstorms, capable of producing brief tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, and hail, and frequent lightning will be possible across north Florida from the Panhandle to Gainesville this morning and afternoon, according to the the National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center, with the greatest chance for severe weather occurring in Pensacola, Panama City, and Tallahassee.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 11 a.m. for the following Florida counties: Bay, Calhoun, Escambia, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Walton, and Washington.
A marginal risk for severe weather extends across the rest of North Florida around Gainesville and Jacksonville and extends southward into Central Florida around Orlando.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis declared a State of Emergency for parts of North Florida on Friday.
Multiple rounds of potentially severe weather are in the forecast through Tuesday. First being today and into the afternoon. These storms could bring damaging wind gusts, hail and/or the potential for a few tornadoes. Monitor radar trough the day to stay aware! #FLwx #ALwx #GAwx pic.twitter.com/SCT74jGOxo
— NWS Tallahassee (@NWSTallahassee) May 13, 2024
