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Tornado Warning 28, NWS Tallahassee, FL
NWS Tallahassee, FL issued this tornado warning at Feb 9, 2023, 8:23 PM CST for Holmes County, Walton County, Florida. It was in force for 37 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
- Feb 9, 2023, 8:23 PM CST (02:23 UTC)
- Expired
- Feb 9, 2023, 9:00 PM CST
- In force
- 37 min
- Issued by
- NWS Tallahassee, FL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Holmes County, FL, Walton County, FL
The radar
The Eglin Afb radar (KEVX), 16 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 8:26 PM CST | TORNADO | 1 Nw Eucheeanna, FL | VERY MINOR DAMAGE TO A GARAGE AND SOME TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN. |
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 00:00Z, 2.4 hours before the alert went out and 160 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
- 12 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -108 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 896 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 33 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 5 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 38 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
738
WFUS52 KTAE 100223
TORTAE
FLC059-131-100300-
/O.NEW.KTAE.TO.W.0028.230210T0223Z-230210T0300Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
823 PM CST Thu Feb 9 2023
The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
East central Walton County in the Panhandle of Florida...
Southwestern Holmes County in the Panhandle of Florida...
* Until 900 PM CST.
* At 823 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near De Funiak Springs, moving northeast at 20 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
east central Walton and southwestern Holmes Counties, including the
following locations... Eucheeanna, Knox Hill, Ponce De Leon,
Douglass Crossroad and Argyle.
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.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. 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 3084 8596 3071 8584 3070 8585 3069 8587
3069 8586 3068 8587 3066 8587 3060 8606
3067 8614
TIME...MOT...LOC 0223Z 240DEG 16KT 3066 8605
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
11-MM3 follow-up statements
572
WWUS52 KTAE 100227
SVSTAE
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
827 PM CST Thu Feb 9 2023
FLC059-131-100300-
/O.CON.KTAE.TO.W.0028.000000T0000Z-230210T0300Z/
Walton FL-Holmes FL-
827 PM CST Thu Feb 9 2023
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM CST FOR EAST
CENTRAL WALTON AND SOUTHWESTERN HOLMES COUNTIES...
At 827 PM CST, a confirmed tornado was located near De Funiak
Springs, moving northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
De Funiak Springs, Ponce De Leon, Eucheeanna, Knox Hill, Douglass
Crossroad and Argyle.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3084 8596 3071 8584 3070 8585 3069 8587
3069 8586 3068 8587 3066 8587 3060 8606
3067 8614
TIME...MOT...LOC 0227Z 237DEG 14KT 3067 8606
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
11-MM586
WWUS52 KTAE 100238
SVSTAE
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
838 PM CST Thu Feb 9 2023
FLC059-131-100300-
/O.CON.KTAE.TO.W.0028.000000T0000Z-230210T0300Z/
Walton FL-Holmes FL-
838 PM CST Thu Feb 9 2023
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM CST FOR EAST
CENTRAL WALTON AND SOUTHWESTERN HOLMES COUNTIES...
At 838 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles east of De Funiak Springs, moving northeast at 20
mph. This storm has a history of producing a confirmed tornado.
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...
Ponce De Leon, Argyle and Douglass Crossroad.
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.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. 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 3067 8587 3066 8588 3063 8602 3069 8607
3083 8595 3071 8584 3070 8585 3069 8587
3069 8586 3068 8587
TIME...MOT...LOC 0238Z 240DEG 16KT 3069 8601
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
11-MM182
WWUS52 KTAE 100254
SVSTAE
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
854 PM CST Thu Feb 9 2023
FLC059-131-100304-
/O.EXP.KTAE.TO.W.0028.000000T0000Z-230210T0300Z/
Walton FL-Holmes FL-
854 PM CST Thu Feb 9 2023
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL WALTON AND SOUTHWESTERN
HOLMES COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 900 PM CST...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However gusty
winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Tallahassee.
LAT...LON 3067 8587 3066 8588 3063 8602 3069 8607
3083 8595 3071 8584 3070 8585 3069 8587
3069 8586 3068 8587
TIME...MOT...LOC 0254Z 240DEG 16KT 3072 8594
$$
11-MMThe office that day
Everything else NWS Tallahassee, FL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 6:35 PM CST | Special Marine Warning | TAE | 38 min | |
| Feb 9, 7:03 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Walton | 42 min |
| Feb 9, 7:11 PM CST | Special Marine Warning | TAE | 3 hr | |
| Feb 9, 7:49 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Walton | 41 min |
| Feb 9, 8:03 PM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | TAE | Walton | 117 min |
| Feb 9, 8:48 PM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | TAE | Holmes, Walton, Washington | 117 min |
| Feb 9, 8:52 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Holmes, Walton, Washington | 38 min |
| Feb 9, 9:35 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Lafayette | 25 min |
| Feb 9, 9:57 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Lafayette | 48 min |
| Feb 10, 2:37 AM CST | Flood Watch | TAE | Bay, Calhoun, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Jackson and 6 more | 47 hr |
| Feb 10, 5:34 AM CST | Special Marine Warning | TAE | 86 min | |
| Feb 10, 8:42 AM CST | Flash Flood Warning | TAE | Jefferson, Madison | 6 hr |
| Feb 10, 11:51 AM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | TAE | Taylor | 3 hr |
| Feb 10, 12:34 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Lafayette | 26 min |
| Feb 10, 1:01 PM CST | Special Marine Warning | TAE | 119 min | |
| Feb 10, 1:06 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Lafayette | 24 min |
| Feb 10, 2:17 PM CST | Special Marine Warning | TAE | 118 min | |
| Feb 10, 2:36 PM CST | Small Craft Advisory | TAE | 13 hr | |
| Feb 10, 3:38 PM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | TAE | Jefferson, Lafayette, Madison, Taylor | 3 hr |
| Feb 10, 5:10 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Dixie | 50 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.