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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 142, NWS Tallahassee, FL

May 23, 2022Gadsden County, Leon County, Liberty County, Florida

NWS Tallahassee, FL issued this severe thunderstorm warning at May 23, 2022, 3:13 PM EDT for Gadsden County, Leon County, Liberty County, Florida. It was in force for 20 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
May 23, 2022, 3:13 PM EDT (19:13 UTC)
Expired
May 23, 2022, 3:33 PM EDT
In force
20 min
Issued by
NWS Tallahassee, FL
Area
Storm-based polygon
Hail
0.75 in
Wind
60.0 mph

Counties Gadsden County, FL, Leon County, FL, Liberty County, FL

The radar

The Tallahassee radar (KTLH), 25 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:16 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Jacksonville, FL (KJAX), launched 12:00Z, 7.2 hours before the alert went out and 277 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Jacksonville, FL at 12:00Z on 2022-05-23Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1536 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Jacksonville, FL at 12:00Z on 2022-05-23The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 11 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
1536 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-45 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
620 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
17 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
11 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
52 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this severe thunderstorm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Tallahassee, FL wrote its last area forecast discussion before this severe thunderstorm warning went out at May 23, 2:52 PM EDT, 21 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, May 23, 2:52 PM EDT, 21 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
252 PM EDT Mon May 23 2022

.NEAR TERM [Through Tuesday]...

A shield of showers and storms is currently moving into the
Florida Panhandle and southern Alabama this afternoon. Most of
this activity will continue lifting northward through the western
parts of our area with scattered bands of showers and storms
farther east. Meanwhile, another vort max will move northward into
the western Panhandle and southern Alabama during the overnight
hours, which could bring some scattered showers and storms again
to our western areas late tonight into early Tuesday morning.
However, severe weather chances are low. Some locally heavy
downpours cannot be ruled out given the abundantly moist airmass
in place. While rain chances taper across eastern areas tonight,
some patchy fog could develop over these areas during the
overnight hours.

On Tuesday, that aforementioned vort max stretches out and
remains in place through the day. This combined with a very
tropical airmass will result in another day of scattered to
numerous showers and thunderstorms, primarily in the afternoon.
The best rain chances appear to be across the Alabama and Georgia
counties Tuesday afternoon. Yet again, the environment appears at
least somewhat supportive of a strong to severe storm or two
Tuesday afternoon. The Storm Prediction Center has outlined most
of the area north of a Destin to Madison line in a Marginal Risk
of severe weather (level 1 of 5) for Tuesday.

.SHORT TERM [Tuesday Night Through Wednesday Night]...

The influx of tropical moisture from the Gulf Low from the
beginning of this week will have moved off to the northeast,
allowing us to dry out a little bit for a brief moment Wednesday
morning. A ridge of high pressure off the Florida east coast will
build in over the region with southerly flow that will contribute
to sea breeze convection during the afternoon, mainly for areas
west of the Apalachicola River. PoPs will be around 50-60% west of
the Apalachicola River and less than 40% to areas east of the
river.

Temperatures Wednesday will start in the upper 60s/low 70s area
wide and are expected to warm to the upper 80s and low 90s for the
afternoon.

.LONG TERM [Thursday Through Monday]...

An upper level trough with an associated cold front will be
approaching the region during the day on Thursday, which will
increase our chances for showers and thunderstorms with PoPs
ranging from 60% in the SE Big Bend to around 90% west of the
Apalachicola River. Rain chances will decrease from west to east
as the cold front passes through the region on Friday, with a
somewhat drier air mass filling in afterwards. For the weekend,
typical summertime seabreeze convection can be expected with PoPs
around 30% for our Big Bend counties and less further inland and
to the west.

High temperatures for this term will range in the mid to upper
80s, warming to the low 90s by Sunday. Overnight lows will be
maintained in the mid to upper 60s for this term.

&&

.AVIATION...
[Through 18Z Tuesday]

Scattered thunderstorms will impact thunderstorms through the
remainder of the afternoon and early evening before diminishing.
Patchy fogs and MVFR cigs will linger overnight before VFR
conditions return by mid to late morning on Tuesday.

&&

.MARINE...

Winds had diminished this morning as low pressure moves further
inland into north Georgia. Light to moderate southeasterly wind
will then prevail from this afternoon through Tuesday, returning
to cautionary levels by midweek. Ahead of a cold front, winds
could pick up to advisory levels on Thursday with a frontal wind
shift and decreasing winds on Friday.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...

The active weather pattern continues for another day across the
area on Tuesday with scattered to numerous showers and
thunderstorms expected once again. A few of these storms could
become strong to briefly severe with strong wind gusts and
frequent lightning. Transport winds will remain out of the south
at 5-15 mph. Rain chances come down slightly on Wednesday, but
dispersions will increase across south central Georgia and the
eastern Florida Big Bend as mixing heights increase. Transport
winds increase on Thursday ahead of a cold front. This will lead
to high dispersions in the Florida Panhandle, but the front will
also bring numerous showers and storms yet again to the forecast.

&&

.HYDROLOGY...

Over the last 24 hours, area totals of 2-3 inches with isolated
maximum totals of 5 inches have occurred over areas along and west
of the Flint River and Apalachicola River in the region. While some
rainfall this afternoon is occurring east of the areas, additional
moderate to locally heavy rainfall is expected over the western half
of our region this afternoon and evening where another 1-2 inches of
rain with isolated amounts up to 4 inches could occur.

Fortunately, most of the region has been experiencing drier than
normal conditions, as a result, most of this rain has been welcome.
Modest rises are in progress on area rivers and creeks, but at this
time, the expectation is that nearly all forecast points will remain
below action stage. Localized urban flooding is possible today as
individual storm motions slow, though impacts are expected to be
minimal.

More widespread rainfall is expected across the region on Thursday,
though with enough of a break between this system and the rainfall
on Thursday, any flood concerns later in the week are limited.

&&

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not requested. However, spotters are always
encouraged to safely report significant weather conditions when they
occur (while following all local, state, and CDC guidelines) by
calling the office or tweeting us @NWSTallahassee.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...

Tallahassee   71  89  70  88  69 /  30  30  10  40  40
Panama City   73  85  72  85  72 /  30  30  10  50  50
Dothan        69  85  68  85  67 /  50  60  20  60  40
Albany        70  89  71  90  71 /  40  50  30  50  30
Valdosta      70  89  69  90  69 /  20  40  20  20  30
Cross City    71  90  70  90  70 /  10  30  20  20  30
Apalachicola  73  84  73  83  72 /  20  20  10  40  50

&&

.TAE WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
FL...High Rip Current Risk through Wednesday evening for Coastal Bay-
     Coastal Franklin-Coastal Gulf-South Walton.

GA...None.
AL...None.
GM...None.
&&

NEAR TERM...Young
SHORT TERM...Montgomery
LONG TERM...Montgomery
AVIATION...Camp
MARINE...Camp
FIRE WEATHER...Young
HYDROLOGY...Godsey

In the hours before

Special weather statement, May 23, 2:44 PM EDT, 29 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
244 PM EDT Mon May 23 2022

FLZ016-017-026-027-231930-
Liberty FL-Gadsden FL-Inland Wakulla FL-Leon FL-
244 PM EDT Mon May 23 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern
Wakulla, south central Gadsden, central Liberty and southwestern Leon
Counties through 330 PM EDT...

At 242 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 17
miles southeast of Blountstown, moving northeast at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Telogia, Jewel Fire Tower, Brown House, Vilas, Hosford, Wetumpka,
Bloxham, Clio and Lowry.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3014 8485 3029 8496 3052 8464 3029 8448
TIME...MOT...LOC 1842Z 237DEG 14KT 3026 8483

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

73-YOUNG
Special weather statement, May 23, 2:51 PM EDT, 22 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
251 PM EDT Mon May 23 2022

FLZ016-017-GAZ146-157>159-231930-
Gadsden FL-Leon FL-Brooks GA-Colquitt GA-Grady GA-Thomas GA-
251 PM EDT Mon May 23 2022

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of northeastern Gadsden,
north central Leon, southern Grady, Thomas, northwestern Brooks and
south central Colquitt Counties through 330 PM EDT...

At 251 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Thomasville to near Midway. Movement was
northeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Havana, Thomasville, Tallahassee, Moultrie, Pavo, Coolidge, Freemont,
Thomasville Municipal A/P, Darsey, Dillon, Scotland, Enon, Rocky
Hill, Iamonia, Merrillville, Chastain, Moultrie Municipal A/P,
Murphy, Hinson and Forest Meadows Park.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3099 8363 3046 8433 3060 8449 3115 8381
TIME...MOT...LOC 1851Z 226DEG 41KT 3090 8393 3053 8439

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

25-CAMP
Local storm report, May 23, 2:55 PM EDT, 18 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL
255 PM EDT MON MAY 23 2022

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0230 PM     TSTM WND GST     THOMASVILLE             30.83N 83.98W
05/23/2022  M46 MPH          THOMAS             GA   MESONET

            COURTESTY WEATHERFLOW SITE FW6964 IN
            THOMASVILLE.

&&

AH
Special weather statement, May 23, 2:56 PM EDT, 17 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
256 PM EDT Mon May 23 2022

FLZ010-011-013-026-231945-
Liberty FL-Calhoun FL-Jackson FL-Washington FL-
256 PM EDT Mon May 23 2022

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of Jackson and Calhoun
Counties in the Panhandle of Florida, northwestern Liberty County in
Big Bend of Florida and northeastern Washington Counties in the
Panhandle of Florida through 345 PM EDT/245 PM CDT/...

At 256 PM EDT/156 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles northwest of
Chipley to 13 miles southwest of Marianna to 6 miles northwest of
Stonemill Creek. Movement was northeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Chipley, Blountstown, Marianna, Chattahoochee, Malone, Sneads,
Bristol, Cottondale, Grand Ridge, Greenwood, Altha, Alford, Bascom,
Rock Bluff, Moose Pond, Clarksville, Ocheesee, Selman, Abe Springs
and Chipola.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3100 8530 3100 8500 3093 8498 3088 8493
      3082 8494 3075 8491 3070 8486 3062 8491
      3061 8493 3060 8488 3053 8488 3053 8482
      3052 8478 3046 8478 3020 8513 3020 8533
      3047 8539 3057 8538 3057 8543 3074 8562
TIME...MOT...LOC 1856Z 223DEG 39KT 3086 8560 3060 8535 3019 8527

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

25-CAMP
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The office that day

Everything else NWS Tallahassee, FL issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 22, 8:45 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAELafayette30 min
May 22, 8:54 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningTAE66 min
May 22, 9:57 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningTAE93 min
May 22, 10:00 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningTAE90 min
May 22, 10:35 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEWalton25 min
May 22, 11:09 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningTAE99 min
May 22, 11:12 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEBay, Gulf, Holmes, Walton, Washington93 min
May 23, 12:59 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningTAE2 hr
May 23, 1:42 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEGulf33 min
May 23, 1:45 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningTAE60 min
May 23, 2:01 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEBay, Washington44 min
May 23, 2:12 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAELeon33 min
May 23, 2:19 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEJackson41 min
May 23, 2:44 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAELiberty46 min
May 23, 2:48 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningTAEGadsden, Leon, Liberty, Wakulla27 min
May 23, 2:56 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAECalhoun, Jackson49 min
May 23, 3:02 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningTAECalhoun, Jackson, Liberty, Washington43 min
May 23, 3:39 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAELeon51 min
May 23, 3:48 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningTAEJackson42 min
May 23, 4:57 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningTAE2 hr
May 23, 6:54 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningTAE2 hr
May 22, 10:41 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAELowndes34 min
May 23, 4:56 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEEarly34 min
May 23, 5:22 AM EDTTornado WarningTAEEarly, Miller23 min
May 23, 12:21 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEGrady39 min
May 23, 12:44 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEThomas46 min
May 23, 12:49 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningTAEGrady, Thomas41 min
May 23, 1:06 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEBaker, Miller39 min
May 23, 2:02 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAECook28 min
May 23, 2:31 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEBerrien, Cook29 min
May 23, 2:51 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEThomas39 min
May 23, 3:04 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEBaker, Calhoun, Dougherty, Miller, Seminole41 min
May 23, 3:07 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEColquitt, Mitchell, Tift38 min
May 23, 3:22 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEDecatur23 min
May 23, 3:33 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningTAEDecatur27 min
May 23, 3:34 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEThomas41 min
May 23, 3:36 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAELanier24 min
May 23, 4:12 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEClay, Early48 min
May 23, 4:20 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEBrooks, Thomas40 min
May 23, 4:22 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEBerrien53 min
May 23, 4:27 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEQuitman33 min
May 23, 4:35 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEColquitt, Mitchell40 min
May 23, 4:49 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAECalhoun, Randolph, Terrell41 min
May 23, 3:20 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEDale40 min

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