Headline:
Tornado Warning issued March 16 at 6:46AM EDT until March 16 at 7:15AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 3:46am
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 4:15am
Description:
TORTAE
The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
West central Gulf County in the Panhandle of Florida...
* Until 715 AM EDT/615 AM CDT/.
* At 646 AM EDT/546 AM CDT/, a severe thunderstorm capable of
producing a tornado was located near Mexico Beach, or near Port St.
Joe, moving northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
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 dangerous storm will be near...
Mexico Beach around 550 AM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Beacon
Hill, Saint Joe Beach, and Highland View.
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:
Gulf, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov