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Tornado Warning 4, NWS Tallahassee, FL
NWS Tallahassee, FL issued this tornado warning at Jan 27, 2021, 11:50 AM EST for Jefferson County, Leon County, Florida. It was in force for 40 min. 1 report 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
- Jan 27, 2021, 11:50 AM EST (16:50 UTC)
- Expired
- Jan 27, 2021, 12:30 PM EST
- In force
- 40 min
- Issued by
- NWS Tallahassee, FL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Observed
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Jefferson County, FL, Leon County, FL
The radar
The Tallahassee radar (KTLH), 46 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:52 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 27, 11:56 AM EST | TORNADO | John Paul Ii Catholic S, FL | TORNADIC DAMAGE TO DUGOUT IN BASEBALL FIELD AT JOHN PAUL II CATHOLIC SCHOOL IN SOUTHWOOD. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Tallahassee Rgnl, FL (KTLH), launched 12:00Z, 4.8 hours before the alert went out and 44 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
- 128 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -29 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 548 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 56 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 183 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 308 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.2
- Supercell composite
- 1.6
The text
As transmitted.
272
WFUS52 KTAE 271650
TORTAE
FLC065-073-271730-
/O.NEW.KTAE.TO.W.0004.210127T1650Z-210127T1730Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1150 AM EST Wed Jan 27 2021
The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
West central Jefferson County in Big Bend of Florida...
Southeastern Leon County in Big Bend of Florida...
* Until 1230 PM EST.
* At 1150 AM EST, a confirmed tornado was located near Florida A And
M, or near Tallahassee, moving east at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Emergency Management confirmed tornado.
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
west central Jefferson and southeastern Leon Counties, including
the following locations... Lake Bradford, Ralford Greenway, Cody,
Gaither Community Center, Lake Munson, Lamont, Tallahassee Memorial
Hosp, Nash, Eight Mile Pond and Thomas City.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3051 8374 3049 8373 3043 8372 3042 8374
3038 8376 3038 8378 3039 8379 3038 8381
3035 8381 3033 8379 3032 8379 3031 8382
3028 8384 3027 8388 3025 8390 3032 8435
3046 8435 3053 8372
TIME...MOT...LOC 1650Z 269DEG 46KT 3039 8424
TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
11-MM2 follow-up statements
771
WWUS52 KTAE 271657
SVSTAE
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1157 AM EST Wed Jan 27 2021
FLC065-073-271730-
/O.CON.KTAE.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210127T1730Z/
Jefferson FL-Leon FL-
1157 AM EST Wed Jan 27 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1230 PM EST FOR WEST
CENTRAL JEFFERSON AND SOUTHEASTERN LEON COUNTIES...
At 1157 AM EST, a confirmed tornado was located 9 miles east of
Florida A And M, or 9 miles northeast of Woodville, moving east at
55 mph. Damage has been reported near the TLH airport and across
Southwood. Please take cover!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Emergency management confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Tallahassee, Woodville, Ralford Greenway, Cody, Lamont, Tallahassee
Memorial Hosp, Nash, Thomas City, Drifton, Chaires, Waukeenah,
Wacissa, Wacissa Springs, Governors Square Mall, Belair, Apalachee
Regional Park, Indian Head Acres, Chaires Crossroads, Aucilla and
Capps.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3051 8374 3049 8373 3043 8372 3042 8374
3038 8376 3038 8378 3039 8379 3038 8381
3035 8381 3033 8379 3032 8379 3031 8382
3028 8384 3027 8388 3025 8390 3032 8428
3046 8428 3053 8372
TIME...MOT...LOC 1657Z 269DEG 46KT 3039 8413
TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
11-MM481
WWUS52 KTAE 271717
SVSTAE
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1217 PM EST Wed Jan 27 2021
FLC073-271726-
/O.CAN.KTAE.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210127T1730Z/
Leon FL-
1217 PM EST Wed Jan 27 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN LEON COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has weakened
and moved out of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been
cancelled.
LAT...LON 3042 8374 3039 8376 3038 8378 3039 8379
3038 8381 3035 8381 3032 8379 3031 8382
3028 8384 3027 8388 3025 8390 3028 8407
3044 8407 3046 8404 3049 8404 3053 8372
3051 8374 3043 8372
TIME...MOT...LOC 1716Z 268DEG 36KT 3040 8391
$$
FLC065-271730-
/O.CON.KTAE.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210127T1730Z/
Jefferson FL-
1217 PM EST Wed Jan 27 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1230 PM EST FOR WEST
CENTRAL JEFFERSON COUNTY...
At 1216 PM EST, a confirmed tornado was located 10 miles south of
Monticello, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Emergency management confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Cody, Lamont, Waukeenah, Aucilla, Capps, Wacissa, Lloyd, Wacissa
Springs, Nash, Thomas City and Drifton.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3042 8374 3039 8376 3038 8378 3039 8379
3038 8381 3035 8381 3032 8379 3031 8382
3028 8384 3027 8388 3025 8390 3028 8407
3044 8407 3046 8404 3049 8404 3053 8372
3051 8374 3043 8372
TIME...MOT...LOC 1716Z 268DEG 36KT 3040 8391
TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
11-MMThe office that day
Everything else NWS Tallahassee, FL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26, 7:27 PM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | TAE | Franklin, Gulf | 3 hr |
| Jan 26, 7:33 PM EST | Special Marine Warning | TAE | 87 min | |
| Jan 26, 9:34 PM EST | Marine Dense Fog Advisory | TAE | 15 hr | |
| Jan 27, 1:50 AM EST | Small Craft Advisory | TAE | 38 hr | |
| Jan 27, 8:05 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Jackson | 25 min |
| Jan 27, 8:26 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Jackson | 34 min |
| Jan 27, 8:38 AM EST | Tornado Warning | TAE | Jackson | 37 min |
| Jan 27, 8:46 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Calhoun | 44 min |
| Jan 27, 9:16 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Bay, Washington | 44 min |
| Jan 27, 9:27 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Calhoun | 63 min |
| Jan 27, 9:32 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Calhoun, Gadsden, Jackson, Liberty | 43 min |
| Jan 27, 10:10 AM EST | Special Marine Warning | TAE | 3 hr | |
| Jan 27, 10:18 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Gadsden | 42 min |
| Jan 27, 10:54 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Gadsden, Leon | 66 min |
| Jan 27, 10:59 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Gadsden, Leon, Liberty | 46 min |
| Jan 27, 11:11 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Franklin, Gulf, Liberty, Wakulla | 49 min |
| Jan 27, 11:20 AM EST | Tornado Warning | TAE | Gadsden, Leon | 25 min |
| Jan 27, 11:34 AM EST | Tornado Warning | TAE | Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon | 26 min |
| Jan 27, 12:14 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Franklin, Liberty | 46 min |
| Jan 27, 12:21 PM EST | Tornado Warning | TAE | Jefferson, Madison, Taylor | 39 min |
| Jan 27, 12:41 PM EST | Special Marine Warning | TAE | 3 hr | |
| Jan 27, 12:55 PM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Madison | 50 min |
| Jan 27, 2:23 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Dixie, Lafayette | 82 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.