Tornado Warning 49, NWS Tallahassee, FL

Issued

Jun 19, 2026, 3:18 PM EDT (19:18 UTC)

Expired

Jun 19, 2026, 3:24 PM EDT

In force

6 min

Issued by

NWS Tallahassee, FL

Area

Storm-based polygon

Tornado

Radar indicated

Hail

0.75 in

County Jefferson County, FL

The Tallahassee radar (KTLH), 47 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:21 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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687 
WFUS52 KTAE 191918
TORTAE
FLC065-191945-
/O.NEW.KTAE.TO.W.0049.260619T1918Z-260619T1945Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
318 PM EDT Fri Jun 19 2026

The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  West central Jefferson County in Big Bend Florida...

* Until 345 PM EDT.

* At 318 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located 12 miles southwest of Monticello, moving east at 25
  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
  west central Jefferson County, including the following locations...
  Capps, Wacissa, Wacissa Springs, Thomas City, Lamont, and
  Waukeenah.

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.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3038 8378 3039 8379 3038 8381 3035 8381
      3034 8380 3032 8381 3031 8382 3030 8382
      3028 8384 3027 8386 3027 8387 3036 8405
      3043 8403 3041 8377
TIME...MOT...LOC 1918Z 289DEG 23KT 3038 8399 

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

$$

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147 
WWUS52 KTAE 191924
SVSTAE

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
324 PM EDT Fri Jun 19 2026

FLC065-191933-
/O.CAN.KTAE.TO.W.0049.000000T0000Z-260619T1945Z/
Jefferson FL-
324 PM EDT Fri Jun 19 2026

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR WEST CENTRAL JEFFERSON COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...

The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been 
cancelled. However, damaging winds remain likely and a Severe 
Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area.  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.

Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning still remains in effect.

&&

LAT...LON 3038 8378 3039 8379 3038 8381 3035 8381
      3034 8380 3032 8381 3031 8382 3030 8382
      3028 8384 3027 8386 3027 8387 3036 8405
      3043 8403 3041 8377
TIME...MOT...LOC 1921Z 289DEG 23KT 3037 8395 

$$

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