Tornado Warning 53, NWS Tallahassee, FL

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
705 PM EDT Fri May 6 2022

FLC123-062315-
/O.CON.KTAE.TO.W.0053.000000T0000Z-220506T2315Z/
Taylor FL-
705 PM EDT Fri May 6 2022

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM EDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN TAYLOR COUNTY...
    
At 705 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Perry, moving east at 30 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
northeastern Taylor County, including the following locations...
Boyd, Smith, Foley, Perry-Foley Airport, Bucell Junction, Hampton
Springs 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.

&&

LAT...LON 3000 8374 3022 8360 3026 8346 3026 8343
      3005 8338
TIME...MOT...LOC 2305Z 257DEG 28KT 3012 8357 

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

$$

55-SCHOLL

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
406 PM EDT Fri May 6 2022

.NEAR TERM [Through Saturday Morning]...

Widespread showers and storms continue to affect south and southeast
parts of the forecast area with a threat for severe storms expected
to continue through at least the next few hours. Convective activity
has by and large been centered more over the southern portions of
the forecast area. A large reason for this is convection this
morning persisting longer than forecast. This intense convection
overnight brought an outflow boundary into the northern Gulf of
Mexico that has largely served as the focus for the strongest
storms. Additionally, drier wrapping in behind the shortwave trough
across Alabama has helped supress much of the convection across
southeast Alabama.

As we progress through the rest of the evening the primary focus for
severe storms will remain across southwest Georgia and generally
east of the Apalachicola River as the forcing for ascent lifts off
to the northeast and instability begins to decrease towards sunset.
While the organized severe threat is beginning to show some signs of
decreasing coverage, sufficient instability and shear still exist
across the Florida Big Bend to allow at least a few strong/severe
storms through the evening hours with the threat area shifting
into southern Georgia and the southeast Florida Big Bend through
the next few hours.

.SHORT TERM [Saturday Through Sunday Night]...

Upper level trough that brought an active end to the week will
push offshore the east coast through the remainder of the weekend
as drier northerly flow takes over. No rain is expected through
the end of the weekend with the only concerns being low fire
weather concerns as lower relative humidities move in to the area
and breezy conditions move in on Saturday. Temperatures will be a
few degrees color on Sunday as northerly flow keeps temperatures
in the low 80s across southwest Georgia and southeast Alabama with
temperatures in the mid 80s across our Florida counties.

.LONG TERM [Monday Through Friday]...

Upper level flow becomes increasingly amplified as a blocking
pattern sets up across the US. The upper level trough that moved
through the area on Friday is expected to cut off over the western
Atlantic and meander west through the period. At the surface, dry
north and northeasterly flow will prevail through much of
upcoming week. While no significant shots of cooler air are
expected, the northeast flow should at least keep temperatures
near to slightly above seasonable norms and in the mid 80s.

&&

.AVIATION...
[Through 18Z Saturday]

MVFR/IFR conditions in thunderstorms can be expected for the rest
of the afternoon, especially across TLH/VLD/ABY where shower
chances are greatest through this evening. Elsewhere, a mix of
VFR/MVFR conditions are expected to prevail with breezy southwest
flow. The frontal system moves through with VFR expected to
prevail at all area TAF sites after 09z with west/northwest flow
prevailing.

&&

.MARINE...

Cold front moves through tonight and rain chances will end from
west to east through the rest of this evening and early Saturday
morning. Gusty westerly winds will develop overnight with advisory
level conditions developing through tonight. Winds remain elevated
tomorrow with improving conditions Saturday night into Sunday.
While conditions improve winds and seas will at least remain
elevated into next week around 10 to 15 knots and with seas around
2 to 3 feet.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...

Dry and breezy conditions move in for Saturday across the forecast
area and with high dispersions expected across the area on
Saturday and Sunday. With area fuels somewhat dry given the
pattern over the last few weeks, there are some low end fire
weather concerns through the next two days. A dry pattern is
likely to continue into early next week.

&&

.HYDROLOGY...

Widespread rainfall amounts will generally be limited to three
quarters to and inch or less by the time this afternoon's system
moves out. Some of the showers and thunderstorms from the rest of
today may result in heavy rain, allowing for localized flooding
issues, particularly in poor drainage or urban areas. No
significant river flooding issues are expected through the next 7
to 14 days as a dry pattern develops.

&&

.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   66  87  59  86  60 /  30   0   0   0   0
Panama City   69  82  62  83  64 /  10   0   0   0   0
Dothan        61  81  55  82  58 /  10   0   0   0   0
Albany        63  82  57  82  58 /  20   0   0   0   0
Valdosta      65  84  58  83  57 /  30   0   0   0   0
Cross City    70  85  62  86  61 /  60  10   0   0   0
Apalachicola  70  82  63  82  66 /  30   0   0   0   0

&&

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

GA...None.
AL...None.
GM...Small Craft Advisory until 5 AM EDT /4 AM CDT/ Saturday for
     Apalachee Bay or Coastal Waters From Keaton Beach to
     Ochlockonee River FL out to 20 Nm-Coastal Waters From
     Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola Fl out to 20 Nm-Coastal
     waters from Suwannee River to Keaton Beach FL out 20 NM-
     Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola FL out 20
     NM-Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Okaloosa Walton
     County Line FL out 20 NM-Waters from Suwannee River to
     Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM-Waters from Apalachicola
     to Mexico Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-Waters from Mexico
     Beach to Okaloosa Walton County Line FL from 20 to 60 NM.

&&

NEAR TERM...Dobbs
SHORT TERM...Dobbs
LONG TERM...Dobbs
AVIATION...Dobbs
MARINE...Dobbs
FIRE WEATHER...Dobbs
HYDROLOGY...Dobbs

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
529 PM EDT Fri May 6 2022

FLZ014-114-115-062215-
Inland Gulf FL-Coastal Franklin FL-Coastal Gulf FL-
529 PM EDT Fri May 6 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southern Gulf and
west central Franklin Counties through 615 PM EDT/515 PM CDT/...

At 529 PM EDT/429 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong
thunderstorm 10 miles southwest of Mexico Beach, or 12 miles west of
Port St. Joe, moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Port St. Joe, Mexico Beach, Nine Mile, Highland View, Eleven Mile, St
Joseph State Park, Thirteen Mile, Odena, Cape San Blas, Indian Pass,
Jones Homestead, Ward Ridge, Milltown, Simmons Bayou, Beacon Hill and
Saint Joe Beach.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 PM EDT/600 PM CDT/ for
Big Bend of and the Panhandle of Florida.

&&

LAT...LON 2973 8548 2988 8549 2995 8560 2996 8545
      2993 8539 2996 8539 2997 8510 2967 8508
      2964 8542
TIME...MOT...LOC 2129Z 267DEG 31KT 2982 8551

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

01-GONZALEZ

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
531 PM EDT Fri May 6 2022

FLZ018-019-GAZ159>161-062230-
Inland Jefferson FL-Madison FL-Brooks GA-Lanier GA-Lowndes GA-
531 PM EDT Fri May 6 2022

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of northeastern
Jefferson, northeastern Madison, southwestern Lanier, Lowndes and
southern Brooks Counties through 630 PM EDT...

At 531 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 8 miles southwest of Quitman to 14 miles
northwest of Madison. Movement was east at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Lake Park, Quitman, Valdosta, Lakeland, I-75 At Exit 16, Moody Air
Force Base, Remerton, Meigs, Dasher, Grooverville, Barretts, Hamburg,
Pinetta, Lovett, Nankin, Empress, Clyattville, Brooks Co A/p, Hanson
and I-75 At Exit 11.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 PM EDT for Big Bend of
Florida...and south central Georgia.

&&

LAT...LON 3085 8301 3085 8309 3080 8310 3079 8313
      3063 8314 3063 8329 3062 8327 3054 8325
      3052 8365 3071 8375 3077 8374 3108 8309
      3086 8301
TIME...MOT...LOC 2131Z 254DEG 39KT 3071 8368 3058 8361

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

11-MM

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL
544 PM EDT FRI MAY 6 2022

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

0505 PM     TSTM WND DMG     2 S LAKE JACKSON        30.50N 84.33W
05/06/2022                   LEON               FL   EMERGENCY MNGR

            TREE REPORTED DOWN ON ROADWAY NEAR OLD
            BAINBRIDGE RD AND FRED GEORGE RD.

&&

RH

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL
624 PM EDT FRI MAY 6 2022

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

0443 PM     TSTM WND DMG     4 SSW FORT BRADEN       30.37N 84.55W
05/06/2022                   LEON               FL   EMERGENCY MNGR

            REPORT OF A TREE DOWN ON BLOXHAM CUTOFF
            BETWEEN FR360 AND FR342.

&&

RH

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
624 PM EDT Fri May 6 2022

FLZ115-062315-
Coastal Franklin FL-
624 PM EDT Fri May 6 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern
Franklin County through 715 PM EDT...

At 624 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles west of Apalachicola, moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
St George Island, Apalachicola, Apalachicola Airport, Tilton, Bay
City and Nine Mile.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 PM EDT for Big Bend of
and the Panhandle of Florida.

&&

LAT...LON 2969 8514 2977 8508 2969 8466 2968 8467
      2956 8491
TIME...MOT...LOC 2224Z 290DEG 25KT 2971 8507

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

01-GONZALEZ

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
638 PM EDT Fri May 6 2022

FLZ028-118-128-062330-
Inland Taylor FL-Coastal Jefferson FL-Coastal Taylor FL-
638 PM EDT Fri May 6 2022

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of central Taylor County
through 730 PM EDT...

At 637 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 10 miles southeast of St. Marks to 9 miles west
of Perry. Movement was east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Perry, Pinland, Scanlon, Econfina, Foley, Perry-Foley Airport, Bucell
Junction, Athena, Hampton Springs and Fenholloway.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for Big Bend of
Florida.

&&

LAT...LON 2989 8369 3007 8417 3018 8374 3004 8337
      2996 8337
TIME...MOT...LOC 2237Z 282DEG 28KT 3008 8407 3009 8373

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

01-GONZALEZ