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Tornado Warning 58, NWS Tallahassee, FL
NWS Tallahassee, FL issued this tornado warning at Aug 31, 2021, 9:31 AM CDT for Jackson County, Washington County, Florida. It was in force for 29 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
- Aug 31, 2021, 9:31 AM CDT (14:31 UTC)
- Expired
- Aug 31, 2021, 10:00 AM CDT
- In force
- 29 min
- Issued by
- NWS Tallahassee, FL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Jackson County, FL, Washington County, FL
The radar
The Eglin Afb radar (KEVX), 49 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 14:31 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.
The nearest sounding before it
Tallahassee Rgnl, FL (KTLH), launched 12:00Z, 2.5 hours before the alert went out and 126 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
- 822 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -15 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 903 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 13 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 39 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 63 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
976
WFUS52 KTAE 311431
TORTAE
FLC063-133-311500-
/O.NEW.KTAE.TO.W.0058.210831T1431Z-210831T1500Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
931 AM CDT Tue Aug 31 2021
The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Jackson County in the Panhandle of Florida...
Northeastern Washington County in the Panhandle of Florida...
* Until 1000 AM CDT.
* At 930 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Chipley, 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.
* This dangerous storm will be near...
Graceville around 950 AM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Richter Crossroads, Malone, Jacob City, Chipley Municipal Airport,
Cottondale, Cottondale Airport, Jacobs, Campbellton, Browntown and
Bahoma.
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 3074 8562 3077 8562 3080 8560 3086 8560
3089 8558 3100 8547 3100 8519 3093 8512
3065 8557 3074 8567
TIME...MOT...LOC 1430Z 228DEG 36KT 3077 8557
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
AH3 follow-up statements
863
WWUS52 KTAE 311441
SVSTAE
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
941 AM CDT Tue Aug 31 2021
FLC063-133-311500-
/O.CON.KTAE.TO.W.0058.000000T0000Z-210831T1500Z/
Jackson FL-Washington FL-
941 AM CDT Tue Aug 31 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 AM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN JACKSON AND NORTHEASTERN WASHINGTON COUNTIES...
At 941 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Graceville, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Graceville around 945 AM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Richter Crossroads, Malone, Jacob City, Cottondale Airport,
Cottondale, Jacobs, Campbellton, Browntown, Bahoma and Ellaville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3087 8558 3089 8558 3100 8547 3100 8519
3093 8512 3073 8545
TIME...MOT...LOC 1441Z 233DEG 31KT 3090 8550
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
AH707
WWUS52 KTAE 311449
SVSTAE
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
949 AM CDT Tue Aug 31 2021
FLC133-311458-
/O.CAN.KTAE.TO.W.0058.000000T0000Z-210831T1500Z/
Washington FL-
949 AM CDT Tue Aug 31 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN WASHINGTON COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
LAT...LON 3089 8549 3094 8553 3100 8547 3100 8525
3092 8528 3084 8540
TIME...MOT...LOC 1448Z 232DEG 35KT 3094 8543
$$
FLC063-311500-
/O.CON.KTAE.TO.W.0058.000000T0000Z-210831T1500Z/
Jackson FL-
949 AM CDT Tue Aug 31 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 AM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN JACKSON COUNTY...
At 948 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Graceville, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northwestern Jackson County, including the following locations...
Jacobs, Campbellton, Jacob City, Browntown, Ellaville and Sills.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3089 8549 3094 8553 3100 8547 3100 8525
3092 8528 3084 8540
TIME...MOT...LOC 1448Z 232DEG 35KT 3094 8543
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
AH652
WWUS52 KTAE 311455
SVSTAE
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
955 AM CDT Tue Aug 31 2021
FLC063-311504-
/O.EXP.KTAE.TO.W.0058.000000T0000Z-210831T1500Z/
Jackson FL-
955 AM CDT Tue Aug 31 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN JACKSON COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT
1000 AM CDT...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.
LAT...LON 3089 8549 3094 8553 3100 8547 3100 8525
3092 8528 3084 8540
TIME...MOT...LOC 1454Z 228DEG 36KT 3098 8538
$$
AHThe office that day
Everything else NWS Tallahassee, FL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 8:09 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | TAE | 96 min | |
| Aug 30, 9:19 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Bay, Holmes, Washington | 56 min |
| Aug 30, 9:45 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | TAE | 60 min | |
| Aug 30, 10:02 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Holmes | 43 min |
| Aug 31, 2:23 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | TAE | 97 min | |
| Aug 31, 2:36 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Washington | 39 min |
| Aug 31, 3:01 AM CDT | Small Craft Advisory | TAE | 42 hr | |
| Aug 31, 3:14 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Holmes, Walton, Washington | 61 min |
| Aug 31, 3:53 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | TAE | 3 hr | |
| Aug 31, 4:16 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Jackson, Washington | 59 min |
| Aug 31, 4:43 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Holmes, Jackson, Washington | 62 min |
| Aug 31, 5:00 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Holmes, Walton | 60 min |
| Aug 31, 5:18 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Walton | 27 min |
| Aug 31, 5:42 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Bay, Calhoun, Jackson, Washington | 63 min |
| Aug 31, 5:55 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Calhoun, Gulf, Liberty | 50 min |
| Aug 31, 6:34 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Washington | 41 min |
| Aug 31, 6:40 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Liberty | 50 min |
| Aug 31, 6:45 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Jackson | 30 min |
| Aug 31, 6:49 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | TAE | 26 min | |
| Aug 31, 6:52 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Bay, Walton, Washington | 23 min |
| Aug 31, 6:57 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | TAE | 48 min | |
| Aug 31, 7:05 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Holmes | 25 min |
| Aug 31, 7:08 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | TAE | 67 min | |
| Aug 31, 7:11 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Washington | 49 min |
| Aug 31, 7:23 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | TAE | Holmes, Walton | 3 hr |
| Aug 31, 7:44 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | TAE | 31 min | |
| Aug 31, 7:50 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Holmes, Walton | 40 min |
| Aug 31, 7:59 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | TAE | Holmes | 3 hr |
| Aug 31, 8:14 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Holmes | 31 min |
| Aug 31, 8:16 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Walton | 29 min |
| Aug 31, 8:19 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | TAE | 26 min | |
| Aug 31, 8:26 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | TAE | 49 min | |
| Aug 31, 8:34 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | TAE | Walton | 3 hr |
| Aug 31, 8:42 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Holmes, Jackson, Walton, Washington | 48 min |
| Aug 31, 8:44 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | TAE | Calhoun, Jackson | 17 min |
| Aug 31, 9:11 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | TAE | 34 min | |
| Aug 31, 9:15 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Walton, Washington | 30 min |
| Aug 31, 9:24 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | TAE | 36 min | |
| Aug 31, 9:27 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Jackson, Washington | 33 min |
| Aug 31, 9:45 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Washington | 45 min |
| Aug 31, 9:58 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Bay, Walton, Washington | 32 min |
| Aug 31, 10:00 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | TAE | 45 min | |
| Aug 31, 10:03 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | TAE | Bay, Holmes, Jackson, Walton, Washington | 3 hr |
| Aug 31, 10:04 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Jackson, Washington | 26 min |
| Aug 31, 10:22 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Jefferson, Madison | 23 min |
| Aug 31, 10:25 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Washington | 35 min |
| Aug 31, 10:28 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Jackson, Washington | 32 min |
| Aug 31, 10:30 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | TAE | 15 min | |
| Aug 31, 10:42 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Bay, Calhoun, Gulf, Jackson, Washington | 33 min |
| Aug 31, 10:50 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | TAE | 40 min | |
| Aug 31, 11:07 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | TAE | Bay, Calhoun, Jackson, Washington | 3 hr |
| Aug 31, 11:16 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Bay, Calhoun, Gulf, Jackson | 59 min |
| Aug 31, 11:28 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | TAE | 92 min | |
| Aug 31, 11:37 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Liberty | 38 min |
| Aug 31, 11:42 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Calhoun, Liberty | 33 min |
| Aug 31, 11:56 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | TAE | 49 min | |
| Aug 31, 12:14 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Leon, Wakulla | 46 min |
| Aug 31, 12:16 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Liberty | 44 min |
| Aug 31, 12:24 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Gadsden, Leon, Liberty, Wakulla | 66 min |
| Aug 31, 12:29 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | TAE | 91 min | |
| Aug 31, 12:44 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | TAE | Bay | 3 hr |
| Aug 31, 12:49 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | TAE | 56 min | |
| Aug 31, 12:56 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Jefferson, Leon | 64 min |
| Aug 31, 1:18 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon | 26 min |
| Aug 31, 1:25 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | TAE | 95 min | |
| Aug 31, 1:35 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Dixie, Lafayette, Madison, Taylor | 25 min |
| Aug 31, 1:57 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | TAE | 33 min | |
| Aug 31, 2:00 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Lafayette, Madison | 15 min |
| Aug 31, 2:14 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Liberty | 46 min |
| Aug 31, 2:15 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Lafayette | 15 min |
| Aug 31, 2:26 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | TAE | 64 min | |
| Aug 31, 2:28 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | TAE | 32 min | |
| Aug 31, 2:31 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Lafayette, Madison, Taylor | 89 min |
| Aug 31, 2:50 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Franklin | 25 min |
| Aug 31, 3:02 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Dixie | 43 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.