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Tornado Warning 39, NWS Tallahassee, FL
NWS Tallahassee, FL issued this tornado warning at Apr 23, 2020, 7:30 PM EDT for Taylor County, Florida. It was in force for 60 min. 3 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 23, 2020, 7:30 PM EDT (23:30 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 23, 2020, 8:30 PM EDT
- In force
- 60 min
- Issued by
- NWS Tallahassee, FL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
County Taylor County, FL
The radar
The Tallahassee radar (KTLH), 83 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:35 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 7:56 PM EDT | TORNADO | Jack Lee Island, FL | EF1 TORNADO BASED ON STORM SURVEY. |
| Apr 23, 7:58 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 1 E Adams Beach, FL | TIN ROOF DAMAGED. TORNADO POSSIBLE. |
| Apr 23, 8:15 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | Salem, FL | TREE DOWN. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 3:47 PM EDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 6 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Tallahassee Rgnl, FL (KTLH), launched 12:00Z, 11.5 hours before the alert went out and 81 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
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1318 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 71 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 455 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 663 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
110
WFUS52 KTAE 232330
TORTAE
FLC123-240030-
/O.NEW.KTAE.TO.W.0039.200423T2330Z-200424T0030Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
730 PM EDT Thu Apr 23 2020
The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Taylor County in Big Bend of Florida...
* Until 830 PM EDT.
* At 730 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located
along a line extending from 18 miles east of St. Marks to 39 miles
east of Carrabelle, moving northeast at 40 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.
* These dangerous storms will be near...
Perry around 830 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by these tornadic storms include Pinland,
Fish Creek, Jug Island, Howell Place, Secotan, Boyd, Carbur, Adams
Beach, Dekle Beach and Lake Bird.
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.
To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
Tallahassee.
&&
LAT...LON 3029 8354 3016 8342 2979 8335 2965 8351
2991 8372 3006 8401
TIME...MOT...LOC 2330Z 229DEG 35KT 3007 8392 2963 8407
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
42-DVD3 follow-up statements
362
WWUS52 KTAE 232351
SVSTAE
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
751 PM EDT Thu Apr 23 2020
FLC123-240030-
/O.CON.KTAE.TO.W.0039.000000T0000Z-200424T0030Z/
Taylor FL-
751 PM EDT Thu Apr 23 2020
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM EDT FOR TAYLOR
COUNTY...
At 751 PM EDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located along a
line extending from 12 miles northwest of Perry to 21 miles northwest
of Steinhatchee, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
These tornadic storms will remain over mainly rural areas of Taylor
County, including the following locations... Pinland, Fish Creek, Jug
Island, Howell Place, Secotan, Boyd, Carbur, Adams Beach, Dekle Beach
and Lake Bird.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.
&&
LAT...LON 2965 8351 2991 8372 3016 8382 3029 8354
3016 8342 2979 8335
TIME...MOT...LOC 2351Z 246DEG 33KT 3019 8376 2980 8372
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
42-DVD087
WWUS52 KTAE 240017
SVSTAE
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
817 PM EDT Thu Apr 23 2020
FLC123-240030-
/O.CON.KTAE.TO.W.0039.000000T0000Z-200424T0030Z/
Taylor FL-
817 PM EDT Thu Apr 23 2020
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM EDT FOR EASTERN
TAYLOR COUNTY...
At 817 PM EDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located along a
line extending from 9 miles northeast of Perry to 12 miles north of
Steinhatchee, moving east 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.
Locations impacted include...
Perry, Pinland, Lake Bird, Boyd, Foley, Salem, Carbur, Perry-Foley
Airport, Bucell Junction, Athena and Fenholloway.
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.
If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.
&&
LAT...LON 2989 8355 3024 8364 3029 8354 3016 8342
2979 8335 2968 8347
TIME...MOT...LOC 0017Z 252DEG 32KT 3023 8350 2984 8346
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
42-DVD898
WWUS52 KTAE 240025
SVSTAE
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
825 PM EDT Thu Apr 23 2020
FLC123-240035-
/O.EXP.KTAE.TO.W.0039.000000T0000Z-200424T0030Z/
Taylor FL-
825 PM EDT Thu Apr 23 2020
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EASTERN TAYLOR COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT 830
PM EDT...
The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for Big Bend of
Florida.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Tallahassee.
LAT...LON 2989 8355 3024 8364 3029 8354 3016 8342
2979 8335 2968 8347
TIME...MOT...LOC 0025Z 229DEG 35KT 3028 8344 2989 8340
$$
42-DVDThe office that day
Everything else NWS Tallahassee, FL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 7:35 AM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | TAE | Dixie, Franklin, Jefferson, Taylor, Wakulla | 21 hr |
| Apr 23, 9:22 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Holmes, Walton | 68 min |
| Apr 23, 9:48 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | TAE | Holmes, Walton | 27 min |
| Apr 23, 10:22 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Holmes, Jackson, Walton, Washington | 38 min |
| Apr 23, 10:58 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Holmes, Jackson | 47 min |
| Apr 23, 11:41 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Jackson | 64 min |
| Apr 23, 12:08 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | TAE | Holmes, Jackson, Walton, Washington | 3 hr |
| Apr 23, 2:04 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | TAE | Holmes, Walton | 3 hr |
| Apr 23, 2:13 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Holmes, Walton, Washington | 62 min |
| Apr 23, 2:52 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Holmes, Jackson, Walton, Washington | 23 min |
| Apr 23, 3:15 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Jackson, Washington | 30 min |
| Apr 23, 3:24 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | TAE | 2 hr | |
| Apr 23, 3:42 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Calhoun, Jackson, Liberty, Washington | 48 min |
| Apr 23, 3:50 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Bay, Holmes, Walton, Washington | 40 min |
| Apr 23, 4:04 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | TAE | Walton | 26 min |
| Apr 23, 4:13 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | TAE | Holmes, Walton, Washington | 32 min |
| Apr 23, 4:19 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Bay, Calhoun, Holmes, Jackson, Walton, Washington | 56 min |
| Apr 23, 4:25 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | TAE | Bay, Walton, Washington | 20 min |
| Apr 23, 4:42 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | TAE | Holmes, Jackson, Washington | 33 min |
| Apr 23, 4:45 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | TAE | Bay, Walton, Washington | 30 min |
| Apr 23, 4:46 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | TAE | Holmes, Jackson | 3 hr |
| Apr 23, 4:55 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Bay, Calhoun, Gulf | 35 min |
| Apr 23, 5:00 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | TAE | Bay, Calhoun, Gulf | 30 min |
| Apr 23, 5:06 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Bay, Calhoun, Gadsden, Gulf, Jackson, Liberty | 39 min |
| Apr 23, 5:11 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | TAE | 94 min | |
| Apr 23, 5:32 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | TAE | Walton | 32 hr |
| Apr 23, 5:44 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Bay, Calhoun, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Jackson and 3 more | 61 min |
| Apr 23, 6:24 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Franklin, Jefferson, Leon, Madison, Taylor, Wakulla | 66 min |
| Apr 23, 6:25 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | TAE | Jefferson, Leon | 35 min |
| Apr 23, 6:27 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | TAE | Franklin, Wakulla | 33 min |
| Apr 23, 6:39 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | TAE | 96 min | |
| Apr 23, 6:43 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | TAE | Franklin, Wakulla | 32 min |
| Apr 23, 6:54 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | TAE | Jefferson, Leon, Taylor, Wakulla | 21 min |
| Apr 23, 7:09 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Jefferson, Lafayette, Madison, Taylor | 66 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.