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Tornado Warning 33, NWS Tallahassee, FL
NWS Tallahassee, FL issued this tornado warning at Jan 22, 2017, 8:53 AM CST for Calhoun County, Gadsden County, Liberty County, Florida. It was in force for 37 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 22, 2017, 8:53 AM CST (14:53 UTC)
- Expired
- Jan 22, 2017, 9:30 AM CST
- In force
- 37 min
- Issued by
- NWS Tallahassee, FL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Calhoun County, FL, Gadsden County, FL, Liberty County, FL
The radar
The Tallahassee radar (KTLH), 60 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 15:04 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, 2:20 AM CST | Tornado Watch | SPC | 9 hr |
| Jan 22, 8:06 AM CST | Tornado Watch | SPC | 5 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Tallahassee Rgnl, FL (KTLH), launched 12:00Z, 2.9 hours before the alert went out and 63 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 1298 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -2 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 635 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 61 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 296 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 441 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 2.9
- Supercell composite
- 15.6
The text
As transmitted.
276
WFUS52 KTAE 221453
TORTAE
FLC013-039-077-221530-
/O.NEW.KTAE.TO.W.0033.170122T1453Z-170122T1530Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
953 AM EST SUN JAN 22 2017
The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southwestern Gadsden County in Big Bend of Florida...
Northwestern Liberty County in Big Bend of Florida...
Southeastern Calhoun County in the Panhandle of Florida...
* Until 1030 AM EST/930 AM CST/
* At 953 AM EST/853 AM CST/, a severe thunderstorm capable of
producing a tornado was located near Blountstown, moving northeast
at 55 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...
Greensboro around 1020 AM EST.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Bristol, Roy, Hugh Creek, Marysville, Rock Bluff, Woods, Sharpstown,
Estiffanulga, Sawdust and Sycamore.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3027 8508 3033 8515 3066 8484 3053 8463
TIME...MOT...LOC 1453Z 227DEG 48KT 3033 8507
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
15-HARRIGAN1 follow-up statement
200
WWUS52 KTAE 221509
SVSTAE
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1009 AM EST SUN JAN 22 2017
FLC013-221519-
/O.CAN.KTAE.TO.W.0033.000000T0000Z-170122T1530Z/
Calhoun FL-
1009 AM EST SUN JAN 22 2017
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN CALHOUN COUNTY IN THE
PANHANDLE OF FLORIDA IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A tornado watch remains in effect until 1100 AM EST for Big Bend of
Florida. A tornado watch also remains in effect until 300 PM EST for
Big Bend of Florida.
LAT...LON 3036 8492 3042 8498 3063 8479 3053 8463
TIME...MOT...LOC 1509Z 227DEG 48KT 3048 8489
$$
FLC039-077-221530-
/O.CON.KTAE.TO.W.0033.000000T0000Z-170122T1530Z/
Gadsden FL-Liberty FL-
1009 AM EST SUN JAN 22 2017
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 AM EST FOR
SOUTHWESTERN GADSDEN AND NORTH CENTRAL LIBERTY COUNTIES...
At 1009 AM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 10 miles east of Blountstown, moving northeast at 55 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...
Greensboro around 1020 AM EST.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Bristol, Sawdust, Sycamore and Juniper.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3036 8492 3042 8498 3063 8479 3053 8463
TIME...MOT...LOC 1509Z 227DEG 48KT 3048 8489
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
15-HARRIGANThe office that day
Everything else NWS Tallahassee, FL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, 12:24 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Jackson, Washington | 24 min |
| Jan 22, 2:39 AM CST | Wind Advisory | TAE | Bay, Calhoun, Dixie, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf and 10 more | 14 hr |
| Jan 22, 2:47 AM CST | Gale Warning | TAE | 33 hr | |
| Jan 22, 4:34 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Gadsden | 56 min |
| Jan 22, 5:33 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Calhoun, Gadsden, Leon, Liberty | 42 min |
| Jan 22, 6:09 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Gadsden, Leon, Liberty | 36 min |
| Jan 22, 6:30 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Jefferson | 30 min |
| Jan 22, 6:33 AM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | TAE | Gadsden, Liberty | 117 min |
| Jan 22, 6:37 AM CST | Special Marine Warning | TAE | 98 min | |
| Jan 22, 6:52 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Jefferson, Madison | 38 min |
| Jan 22, 6:54 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Bay, Calhoun, Liberty | 51 min |
| Jan 22, 7:05 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Bay, Calhoun | 40 min |
| Jan 22, 7:20 AM CST | Special Marine Warning | TAE | 55 min | |
| Jan 22, 7:35 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Bay, Walton, Washington | 40 min |
| Jan 22, 7:37 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon | 38 min |
| Jan 22, 7:40 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Bay, Calhoun, Gadsden, Jackson, Liberty, Washington | 50 min |
| Jan 22, 7:44 AM CST | Tornado Warning | TAE | Gadsden, Leon | 31 min |
| Jan 22, 7:59 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Walton, Washington | 16 min |
| Jan 22, 8:07 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Holmes, Jackson, Walton, Washington | 38 min |
| Jan 22, 8:08 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Bay, Calhoun, Jackson, Walton, Washington | 36 min |
| Jan 22, 8:09 AM CST | Tornado Warning | TAE | Leon | 36 min |
| Jan 22, 8:11 AM CST | Special Marine Warning | TAE | 64 min | |
| Jan 22, 8:11 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Gadsden, Jackson | 49 min |
| Jan 22, 8:25 AM CST | River Flood Warning | TAE | Holmes, Washington | 7 days |
| Jan 22, 8:25 AM CST | River Flood Warning | TAE | Walton, Washington | 9 days |
| Jan 22, 8:33 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Madison | 57 min |
| Jan 22, 8:51 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Calhoun, Gadsden, Liberty | 39 min |
| Jan 22, 8:53 AM CST | Tornado Warning | TAE | Gadsden | 37 min |
| Jan 22, 9:37 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Walton | 23 min |
| Jan 22, 9:38 AM CST | Tornado Warning | TAE | Gadsden, Leon | 37 min |
| Jan 22, 9:57 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Holmes, Walton | 48 min |
| Jan 22, 11:16 AM CST | Special Marine Warning | TAE | 119 min | |
| Jan 22, 11:23 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Holmes, Walton | 52 min |
| Jan 22, 11:43 AM CST | Tornado Warning | TAE | Walton | 32 min |
| Jan 22, 12:12 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Bay, Holmes, Walton, Washington | 48 min |
| Jan 22, 12:14 PM CST | Special Marine Warning | TAE | 61 min | |
| Jan 22, 12:34 PM CST | Tornado Warning | TAE | Bay, Gulf | 41 min |
| Jan 22, 12:39 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Holmes, Jackson, Washington | 34 min |
| Jan 22, 12:52 PM CST | Tornado Warning | TAE | Bay | 23 min |
| Jan 22, 12:54 PM CST | River Flood Warning | TAE | Calhoun, Franklin, Gulf, Liberty | 7 days |
| Jan 22, 12:55 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Holmes, Jackson, Washington | 21 min |
| Jan 22, 1:04 PM CST | Special Marine Warning | TAE | 86 min | |
| Jan 22, 1:08 PM CST | Tornado Warning | TAE | Bay, Calhoun, Gulf, Liberty | 11 min |
| Jan 22, 1:35 PM CST | Tornado Warning | TAE | Calhoun, Gadsden, Liberty | 8 min |
| Jan 22, 1:35 PM CST | Tornado Warning | TAE | Franklin, Gulf | 25 min |
| Jan 22, 1:39 PM CST | Tornado Warning | TAE | Jackson | 36 min |
| Jan 22, 1:50 PM CST | Tornado Warning | TAE | Liberty, Wakulla | 25 min |
| Jan 22, 1:53 PM CST | Tornado Warning | TAE | Franklin, Liberty, Wakulla | 20 min |
| Jan 22, 2:10 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Leon, Wakulla | 20 min |
| Jan 22, 2:26 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Jefferson, Leon, Wakulla | 34 min |
| Jan 22, 2:43 PM CST | Coastal Flood Warning | TAE | Dixie, Franklin, Gulf, Jefferson, Taylor, Wakulla | 6 hr |
| Jan 22, 2:53 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Jefferson, Madison | 37 min |
| Jan 22, 3:57 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Dixie, Lafayette, Taylor | 18 min |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.