Tornado Warning 47, NWS Tallahassee, FL

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WWUS52 KTAE 190058
SVSTAE

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
858 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

FLC063-GAC253-190115-
/O.CON.KTAE.TO.W.0047.000000T0000Z-260619T0115Z/
Jackson FL-Seminole GA-
858 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 915 PM EDT/815 PM CDT/
FOR NORTHEASTERN JACKSON AND NORTHERN SEMINOLE COUNTIES...

At 858 PM EDT/758 PM CDT/, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing
a tornado was located 8 miles southwest of Donalsonville, moving
northeast 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 Jackson and northern Seminole Counties, including the
following locations... Davis Park, Little Hope, Haynes, Lela, and
Donaldsonville A/P.

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 3086 8499 3091 8503 3105 8488 3092 8476
TIME...MOT...LOC 0058Z 242DEG 27KT 3093 8494 

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

$$

73-YOUNG

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WWUS52 KTAE 190109
SVSTAE

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
909 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

FLC063-GAC253-190119-
/O.EXP.KTAE.TO.W.0047.000000T0000Z-260619T0115Z/
Jackson FL-Seminole GA-
909 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN JACKSON AND NORTHERN SEMINOLE
COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 915 PM EDT/815 PM 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.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT/1000 PM CDT/ for
the Panhandle of Florida...and southwestern Georgia.

&&

LAT...LON 3086 8499 3091 8503 3105 8488 3092 8476
TIME...MOT...LOC 0109Z 237DEG 24KT 3096 8488 

$$

73-YOUNG

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
726 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...New AVIATION...

.KEY MESSAGES...
Issued at 720 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

- Additional rounds of heavy rain are expected this evening into Friday
  with the heaviest amounts expected across southeast Alabama,
  southwest Georgia, and the Florida panhandle. High rain rates
  and training bands will increase the chance of dangerous to
  life-threatening flash flooding. A flood watch is in effect
  today and Friday generally near and west of a Panama City to
  Ashburn line for the potential for flash flooding.

- A few tornadoes are possible today and Friday across the area
  with quick spin-ups in some rain bands. A Slight Risk of severe
  weather (level 2 of 5) exists from Randolph County to Walton
  County eastward with a Marginal Risk (level 1 of 5) over the
  rest of the area. A Marginal Risk continues area-wide Friday.

- A High Risk of rip currents is forecast to continue through at
  least Saturday for the Walton, Bay, and Gulf county beaches.
  High surf is also likely along the Walton and Bay County
  beaches. It is strongly discouraged to enter the surf on high
  risk days. Please heed the beach flags and advice of local
  officials.

&&

.SHORT TERM...
(This Evening through Friday)
Issued at 347 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

The remnants of Arthur are moving across southern Mississippi into
southwestern and central Alabama this afternoon. Bands of showers
and storms have developed across southeast Alabama and southwest
Georgia with more concentrated rain and thunderstorms over southwest
Alabama and south Mississippi. PWATs will increase as the low
associated with the remnants move east-northeastward. These bands
have exhibited rotating cells so far today, but with the approaching
low, low level shear will increase gradually late this afternoon
into the evening. Thus, expect the overall tornado threat to
increase late this afternoon into the evening.

The other, perhaps greater threat, is the flash flood potential.
There is a line of storms extending from what appears to be a meso-
low near Evergreen, AL. As this feature moves east-northeast, it'll
drag this NE-SW oriented line of storms across southern Alabama and
possibly into the Florida Panhandle. This band would likely train,
producing high rain rates and several inches of rain in a short
period of time. This would likely lead to flash flooding,
potentially considerable, wherever this band trains. Guidance has
wavered between the AL/FL line and across Pike/Barbour Counties.
Regardless, all those in the Flood Watch should be alert for any
Flash Flood Warnings. All those in the Flood Watch are in a Moderate
Risk (level 3 of 4) for excessive rainfall, which is relatively
rare, and means considerable flash flooding and/or numerous flash
floods are possible.

There may be a lull overnight as the shortwave associated with the
remnants of Arthur depart to the east. However, we'll have a cold
front that will still be in place with trailing vorticity in the
wake of Arthur's remnants. Models show redevelopment along this
trailing front with a potential MCS along the front, moving
southeastward through our area. Given the potential for the heavy
rain this evening, we'll be primed for additional flooding. Thus,
the Moderate Risk for excessive rainfall continues for Friday across
southeast Alabama and the adjacent Florida and Georgia counties.

In addition to the flash flood threat on Friday, another severe
threat exists, mostly in the form of damaging wind gusts, though a
brief tornado or two cannot be ruled out. SPC has a Marginal Risk of
severe weather (level 1 of 5) for the entire area on Friday.

Dangerous rip currents and high surf continues along the beaches
into Friday. On high risk days, it is strongly urged that everyone
stays out of the surf.

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Friday night through next Wednesday)
Issued at 347 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

The cold front will stall across the southern parts of Mississippi,
Alabama, and Georgia on Saturday. Another shortwave will approach
from the west, which may kick off more convection Saturday. This
part of the forecast is much more uncertain as it really depends on
where the front is. Thus, right now, the flash flood risk for
Saturday is currently at a Slight (level 2 of 4) for southeast
Alabama and the adjacent FL/GA counties. But, if it appears that
training storms are possible again, it is not out of the realm of
possibility that the flash flood risks increase. Also, a few strong
storms may be possible again Saturday.

By Sunday, the front starts to lift northward, but there will still
be enough moisture in place for numerous showers and thunderstorms
to develop once again with heavy rainfall and gusty winds being the
main threats.

Early next week, we should have a bit of a lull in rain chances back
to more typical for summer as moisture decreases a bit and the sea
breeze becomes the more dominant feature. Highs will rise early next
week back to the low to mid 90s, with heat index values of 102-107,
possibly near advisory levels in some cases.

&&

.AVIATION...
(00Z TAFS)
Issued at 720 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

Used the latest radar trends, HRRR, and local CAMs to update
convective timing at all terminals. Bands of SHRA/TSRA to affect
DHN/ABY over the next few hrs and on/off activity thru the night.
Another round of convection develops tmrw morning, takes on an
east-west orientation and sags southward into the aftn. There are
PROB30s in place on the back end of this TAF to acct. Otherwise, a
mix of VFR/MFVR conds prevail with intermittent periods of IFR at
DHN/ABY overnight. Breezy SW winds are fcst to continue.

&&

.MARINE...
Issued at 347 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

Southerly breezes with advisory-level conditions are expected
through at least early Friday morning over the Gulf west of
Apalachicola with cautionary conditions east. Winds will weaken as
we head into the weekend, becoming gentle to moderate out of the
west to southwest. Seas will subside from 5 to 7 feet tonight to
2 to 3 feet this weekend into next week.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
Issued at 347 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

A very moist air mass will be in place through the weekend,
supporting widespread shower and thunderstorm activity, thick
cloud cover, and wetting rains. Pockets of heavy rainfall are
expected. Thunderstorms will come with dangerous lightning and
sudden gusty winds.

&&

.HYDROLOGY...
Issued at 347 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

Heavy rain bands will move near or over our area later this
afternoon into the evening, potentially bringing several inches of
rain to our area in a short period of time. Models have differed on
whether this sets up just north of our area or closer to the FL/AL
state line. However, the rain totals themselves are concerning
enough that a Moderate Risk of excessive rainfall (level 3 of 4)
continues for southeast Alabama, the Florida Panhandle, and
southwest Georgia. This means that numerous, potentially
considerable flash floods are possible. The Flood Watch continues
for the Moderate Risk area.

While widespread totals in the Flood Watch area will be around 3-6
inches, some localized spots under training bands could see 7-10
inches (10 percent chance of seeing totals higher than this). If
this falls in a short period of time, considerable flash flooding
would become increasingly likely.

Farther east, while the threat of considerable flash flooding is
lower, some localized flash flooding remains possible as the storms
will still be capable of producing very heavy rain. But, the
concentration of heavy rain will be more scattered.

The Moderate Risk continues for southeast Alabama and the adjacent
FL/GA counties on Friday. Our ground will also be pretty saturated
at this point, so we will be rather susceptible to flash flooding.
It's concerning that model guidance shows redevelopment of a
trailing band of showers and storms over our area early Friday
morning and continuing through the afternoon.

Saturday's risk is a bit lower, but more uncertain as showers and
storms will redevelop, and potentially fall over saturated ground.
Right now, it's a Slight Risk (level 2 of 4) for southeast Alabama
and the adjacent FL/GA counties.

On the river side, rises into action stage and minor flood are
likely along the Pea, Choctawhatchee, and Shoal River basins. An
isolated rise to moderate flood stage cannot be ruled out if bands
train over a particular river basin, especially the Shoal River.
Otherwise, most other rivers could rise to action stage, but river
flooding outside of the aforementioned basins is not expected.

&&

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is requested. Spotters should safely report
significant weather conditions and/or damage by calling the
office or tweeting us @NWSTallahassee.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Tallahassee   77  89  75  88 /  50  80  50  90
Panama City   80  88  78  88 /  40  70  60  60
Dothan        74  85  73  86 /  90  90  80  90
Albany        73  84  73  86 /  80  80  60  80
Valdosta      77  87  74  88 /  50  80  60  90
Cross City    80  90  77  91 /   0  60  60  70
Apalachicola  82  88  79  87 /  20  50  40  50

&&

.TAE WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
FL...Flood Watch through late Friday night for FLZ007>013-108-112.

     High Rip Current Risk through late Sunday night for FLZ108-112-
     114.

     High Surf Advisory until 10 AM CDT Friday for FLZ108-112.

     High Rip Current Risk through late Saturday night for FLZ115.

GA...Flood Watch through late Friday night for GAZ120>128-142>145-155-
     156.

AL...Flood Watch through late Friday night for ALZ065>069.

GM...Small Craft Advisory until 7 AM CDT Friday for GMZ751-752-770-
     772.

&&

SHORT TERM...Young
LONG TERM....Young
AVIATION...IG3
MARINE...Young
FIRE WEATHER...Young
HYDROLOGY...Young

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
622 PM CDT Thu Jun 18 2026

ALZ068-FLZ007>009-190000-
Geneva AL-Central Walton FL-Holmes FL-North Walton FL-
622 PM CDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN GENEVA...
NORTHWESTERN WALTON AND HOLMES COUNTIES THROUGH 700 PM CDT...

At 621 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Geneva to 8 miles northeast of De Funiak
Springs to 7 miles northwest of Eglin Air Force Base. Movement was
east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
De Funiak Springs, Geneva, Hartford, Slocomb, Eglin Air Force Base,
Union, Malvern, Ponce De Leon, Caryville, Esto, Westville, Noma,
Black, Oakwood Hills, Kellys Crossroads, Cerrogordo, Gritney,
Glendale, Light, and Izagora.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

These storms 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 1000 PM CDT for southeastern
Alabama...and the Panhandle of Florida.

&&

LAT...LON 3089 8612 3108 8610 3119 8549 3112 8549
      3092 8555 3086 8559 3079 8578 3079 8582
      3077 8583 3074 8590 3067 8637
TIME...MOT...LOC 2321Z 255DEG 30KT 3107 8591 3081 8601 3067 8637

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

73-YOUNG

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
757 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

GAZ122>127-142>145-190100-
Worth GA-Miller GA-Randolph GA-Lee GA-Baker GA-Dougherty GA-
Terrell GA-Mitchell GA-Calhoun GA-Early GA-
757 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT MILLER...DOUGHERTY...SOUTHEASTERN
RANDOLPH...CENTRAL MITCHELL...LEE...BAKER...CALHOUN...SOUTHEASTERN
EARLY...TERRELL COUNTIES IN SOUTHWESTERN GEORGIA AND NORTHWESTERN
WORTH COUNTIES IN SOUTH CENTRAL GEORGIA THROUGH 900 PM EDT...

At 757 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Smithville to near Leary to 9 miles
northwest of Donalsonville. Movement was east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Colquitt, Newton, Morgan, Albany, Dawson, Leesburg, Putney,
Arlington, Baconton, Leary, Smithville, East Albany, Marine Corps
Logistics Base, Turner City, Walker, Douglasville, Warwick, Sasser,
Damascus, and Bronwood.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for southeastern
Alabama...and southwestern Georgia.

&&

LAT...LON 3187 8434 3192 8434 3191 8392 3185 8394
      3183 8387 3151 8401 3108 8442 3108 8503
      3111 8504 3144 8472 3192 8450 3192 8445
      3196 8444
TIME...MOT...LOC 2357Z 262DEG 28KT 3193 8434 3144 8459 3110 8502

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

73-YOUNG

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
820 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

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

0617 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     1 NE Ozark              31.46N 85.64W
06/18/2026                   Dale               AL   Law Enforcement

            Dispatch reported a tree down near Timber Rd
            that may be resting on a powerline.

&&

IG3

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
821 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

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

0612 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     1 SE Ozark              31.44N 85.64W
06/18/2026                   Dale               AL   Law Enforcement

            Police scanner reported a large tree down on
            Del Rio Terrace.

&&

IG3

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
823 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

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

0615 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     1 S Level Plains        31.29N 85.78W
06/18/2026                   Dale               AL   Law Enforcement

            Police scanner reported a tree down on
            CR-102.

&&

IG3

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
738 PM CDT Thu Jun 18 2026

ALZ065>069-190145-
Dale AL-Henry AL-Coffee AL-Geneva AL-Houston AL-
738 PM CDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT DALE...WESTERN HENRY...COFFEE...
GENEVA AND WESTERN HOUSTON COUNTIES THROUGH 845 PM CDT...

At 737 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Brantley to near Opp to 8 miles northwest
of Laurel Hill. Movement was east at 60 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...
Daleville, Elba, Abbeville, Geneva, Enterprise, Headland, Dothan,
Fort Rucker, Ozark, Hartford, Taylor, Midland City, Kinsey, Level
Plains, Slocomb, Samson, Newton, New Brockton, Ariton, and Pinckard.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

These storms 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 1000 PM CDT for southeastern
Alabama.

&&

LAT...LON 3153 8619 3154 8614 3162 8615 3162 8542
      3171 8542 3170 8522 3176 8517 3137 8526
      3101 8550 3100 8619
TIME...MOT...LOC 0037Z 259DEG 51KT 3159 8619 3125 8628 3103 8658

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

73-YOUNG