Headline:
Tornado Warning issued May 7 at 10:49AM CDT until May 7 at 11:15AM CDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 7, 2026 - 8:49am
Expires:
May 7, 2026 - 9:15am
Description:
At 1048 AM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located 11
miles south of Chipley, moving east at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball 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.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southwestern Jackson, northeastern Bay, northwestern Calhoun and
eastern Washington Counties in the Panhandle of Florida, including
the following locations... Brock Crossroad, Betts, Moose Pond, Orange
Hill, Ridgetop, Fountain, Bradford, Alford, Camps Head, and Holmes
Valley.
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; Jackson, FL; Washington, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov