Tornado Warning 34, NWS Tallahassee, FL

Issued

Dec 1, 2018, 5:16 PM CST (23:16 UTC)

Expired

Dec 1, 2018, 5:26 PM CST

In force

10 min

Issued by

NWS Tallahassee, FL

Area

Storm-based polygon

Tornado

Radar indicated

Hail

0.75 in

Counties Walton County, FL, Washington County, FL

The Eglin Afb radar (KEVX), 14 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:15 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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783 
WFUS52 KTAE 012316
TORTAE
FLC131-133-012345-
/O.NEW.KTAE.TO.W.0034.181201T2316Z-181201T2345Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
516 PM CST SAT DEC 1 2018

The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  East central Walton County in the Panhandle of Florida...
  Central Washington County in the Panhandle of Florida...

* Until 545 PM CST.
    
* At 516 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located 11 miles west of Vernon, moving northeast at 35 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...
  Vernon around 535 PM CST.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Holmes
Valley, Millers Ferry, Hinsons Crossroads, Red Bay, Five Points,
Whitehead Crossroads, Live Oak and Knox Hill.

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 3063 8601 3075 8573 3074 8572 3074 8570
      3058 8568 3055 8597
TIME...MOT...LOC 2316Z 247DEG 32KT 3061 8591 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

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877 
WWUS52 KTAE 012326
SVSTAE

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
526 PM CST SAT DEC 1 2018

FLC131-133-012336-
/O.CAN.KTAE.TO.W.0034.000000T0000Z-181201T2345Z/
Walton FL-Washington FL-
526 PM CST SAT DEC 1 2018

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL WALTON AND CENTRAL WASHINGTON
COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
                
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.  However gusty winds are
still possible with this thunderstorm.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 600 PM CST for the Panhandle
of Florida.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Tallahassee.

LAT...LON 3063 8601 3075 8573 3074 8572 3074 8570
      3058 8568 3055 8597
TIME...MOT...LOC 2323Z 247DEG 32KT 3065 8581 

$$

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