Headline:
Tornado Warning issued May 7 at 10:37AM CDT until May 7 at 11:15AM CDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 7, 2026 - 8:37am
Expires:
May 7, 2026 - 9:15am
Description:
At 1037 AM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located over
Vernon, moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and baseball 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 1040 AM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Hinsons Crossroads, Caryville, Moose Pond, Whitehead Crossroads,
Fountain, Bradford, Alford, Camps Head, Holmes Valley, and Porter
Lake.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Bay, FL; Calhoun, FL; Holmes, FL; Jackson, FL; Walton, FL; Washington, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov