Weak upper level troughing in the area contributed to significant instability during the afternoon hours with enhanced coverage of strong to severe storms across the area. Damaging wind was the main impact with these storms.
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Weak upper level troughing in the area contributed to significant instability during the afternoon hours with enhanced coverage of strong to severe storms across the area. Damaging wind was the main impact with these storms.
The local office's own words before the first event, 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 the first event at Jun 6, 1:27 PM CST, 7 hours 3 minutes earlier.
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL 327 PM EDT Fri Jun 6 2014 .Near Term [Through Tonight]... Convection currently firing up over northern Alabama is moving to the southeast. We expect some of this activity to make it into our northern CWA this evening and spread across the remainder of the Tri-state region overnight. PoPs associated with the Convection Allowing Models (CAMs) are a bit more robust than that of the NWP models. We split the difference showing likely north to slight for most of the Florida coast and SE Big Bend. Some of the storms may be strong to severe and SPC has all our AL and GA zones highlighted for slight risk. The greatest threat continues to be large hail and damaging straight line winds. Low temps will be in the lower 70s. .Short Term [Saturday Through Sunday Night]... Model solutions agree in keeping our forecast area near the Ern periphery of a 500 mb ridge (centered over Coastal TX) through this weekend. A series of short wave troughs will pass along Nrn periphery of ridge and our region during this time. At surface, frontal boundary will drop south into S/Cntrl GA. Lead MCS over NW GA this Fri aftn will drop SEWD and brush our Nrn counties early Sat while upstream MCS across Wrn AR will approach late Sat aftn/early eve. Both kicking outflow boundaries closer to our area so good upper and lower dynamics in place for active convection on Sat and Sat eve with a break in between both systems. Will go with 30-50% chance of precip Sat aftn/eve and 20-50% on Sun. Given more WLY steering flow, the highest PoPs over our ERN zones in the aftn/eve, were we expect richer deep layer moisture (PWATs around 2 inches) and more forcing from upper level disturbances. Pretty light steering flow translates to locally heavy rain especially with passing impulses and boundary clashes. The synoptic environment may still be favorable for strong storms with gusty winds plus isolated pulse severe storms with damaging winds each afternoon & evening, with steep mid level lapse rates and dry air aloft but much will depend on cloud cover, timing of thunderstorm development. Local confidence tool with up to 15% chance of severe storms each aftn/eve with focus across NW third of CWA Sat and NE third on Sun. Local CAM with over 2700 j/kg sfc cape over SE AL Sat aftn. Our temperature forecast followed the guidance consensus closely, with highs in the lower to mid 90s and heat indices approaching 100 degrees. Normally this type of synoptic pattern favors temperatures that are a little warmer than this, but we would need mostly sunny skies through late afternoon to get these warmer temperatures, and we are unsure about this right now. .Long Term [Monday Through Friday]... The synoptic pattern will shift to a more normal amplified summertime scenario with ridging over west, positively tilted trough over Cntrl and ridge over ern most states. Several H5 impulses will rotate around assocd closed low at base of trough. This trough will pivot Ewd and amplify with axis over local region by sunrise Thurs leading to increasing Gulf inflow of deep layer moisture, an upward trend in precip and increased chances of strong to severe storms. Axis will then slowly shift and lift ENE. Expect possibly Wed and Thurs, afternoon diurnally driven seabreezes will be the main generator of convection each day with locally heavy rain wherever boundaries clash. Some model difference in how much Gulf deep moisture inflow advects Newd ahead of trough and, what impact, if any, weak low Gulf low will have. Low across Yucatan to start the period which by mid week is forecast to move into Ern gulf along a surface trough axis and all this lessens confidence of forecast beyond day 4 until models come into better agreement. Daytime rain chances will vary from 10-30% Mon, 30% Tues and 40-50% Wed thru Fri. Highs will reach the lower to mid 90s on Mon, low 90s Tues and around 90 Wed thru Fri. && .Aviation... [Through 18Z Saturday] Convection will develop to our NW and spread SEWD across the Tri-state region this evening and overnight. Some of the storms may be strong to briefly severe, especially across SE AL and our GA zones. This activity could affect DHN and ABY after 23Z, and possibly ECP, TLH, and VLD after 01-02Z. For ABY and DHN, a TEMPO group with wind gusts to 30 knots was included. Given greater uncertainty at the other three terminals, only VCTS was included at this time. Winds outside of convection will continue to be light. && .Marine... The surface pressure pattern will remain essentially unchanged into early next week, as our marine area remains situated between a trough to the north and a ridge to our south, resulting in mainly light west to southwest winds and relatively low seas. The exception will be during the afternoon & evening hours, when strong daytime heating will cause winds and chop to increase to moderate levels near the coast. && .Fire Weather... Red flag conditions are not expected. && .Hydrology... All but a few river forecast points remain below action stage. Our forecast rainfall amounts have increased over the past 24 hours, and we now expect much of South GA & AL to get 0.50 to 1 inch through Saturday morning, with locally higher amounts possible. In FL the amounts will mostly be under 0.50 inches. The amounts, potentially distributed over a fairly wide area, could result in temporary stage/flow rises over the next few days. However, it appears unlikely that river flooding will occur. With locally heavy rain possible this evening, there could be some flooding of low-lying and poor drainage areas. However, there is not enough certainty at this point to warrant a Flash Flood Watch. && .Preliminary Point Temps/PoPs... Tallahassee 72 92 71 92 71 / 30 40 20 20 20 Panama City 75 86 74 87 74 / 20 30 10 10 10 Dothan 73 93 73 93 72 / 50 40 20 30 20 Albany 73 93 71 93 72 / 60 40 30 40 30 Valdosta 71 92 70 92 71 / 60 50 40 40 30 Cross City 71 89 69 91 70 / 20 40 20 30 10 Apalachicola 73 86 74 86 74 / 20 20 10 10 10 && .TAE Watches/Warnings/Advisories... FL...None. GA...None. AL...None. GM...None. && NEAR TERM...BARRY SHORT TERM...BLOCK LONG TERM...BLOCK AVIATION...BARRY MARINE...BLOCK FIRE WEATHER...BARRY HYDROLOGY...FOURNIER
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL
901 PM EDT FRI JUN 06 2014
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0815 PM TSTM WND DMG 4 ENE LEESBURG 31.76N 84.11W
06/06/2014 LEE GA 911 CALL CENTER
LARGE TREE FELLED ON MOSSY DELL ROAD.
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GOULDPRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL
945 PM EDT FRI JUN 06 2014
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0820 PM TSTM WND DMG ABBEVILLE 31.57N 85.25W
06/06/2014 HENRY AL 911 CALL CENTER
NUMEROUS TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN COUNTYWIDE.
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GOULDPRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT...CORRECTED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL
946 PM EDT FRI JUN 06 2014
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0920 PM TSTM WND DMG ABBEVILLE 31.57N 85.25W
06/06/2014 HENRY AL 911 CALL CENTER
NUMEROUS TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN COUNTYWIDE.
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DVDPRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL
949 PM EDT FRI JUN 06 2014
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
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..REMARKS..
0930 PM TSTM WND DMG ALBANY 31.58N 84.18W
06/06/2014 DOUGHERTY GA 911 CALL CENTER
TWO LARGE TREES FELLED IN THE CITY OF ALBANY.
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GOULDPRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL
1012 PM EDT FRI JUN 06 2014
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0950 PM TSTM WND DMG MORGAN 31.54N 84.60W
06/06/2014 CALHOUN GA 911 CALL CENTER
A FEW TREES DOWN ACROSS THE COUNTY...PUBLIC ALSO REPORTED
POWER LINES DOWN PER SCANNER FEED
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DVDPRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL
1024 PM EDT FRI JUN 06 2014
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1023 PM TSTM WND DMG GENEVA 31.04N 85.88W
06/06/2014 GENEVA AL 911 CALL CENTER
SEVERAL TREES AND POWER LINES DOWNED IN GENEVA COUNTY.
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08-LAMERSThe Eglin Afb radar (KEVX), 47 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 02:30 UTC.
34 thunderstorm wind, 2 hail, 1 lightning. Local standard time, as filed.
A tree was blown down near Highway 179A near the state line.
A tree was blown down near Highway 160 and Williams Road.
A tree and power line were blown down near 2992 Old US Road.
A large tree was blown down near the intersection of Bainbridge Highway and Burmah Drive blocking traffic.
A tree was blown down on Dills Road near Brock Road.
A tree was blown down and the road was closed at Belle Vue Way and Ocala Road in Tallahassee. This was reported via social media.
Trees, tree limbs, and power lines were blown down around town.
A power line was blown down near Ashville Highway.
The public reported via social media that a tree had blown down near Savannah Trace and Thomasville Road.
Power lines were blown down in the vicinity of Salt Road.
Trees were blown down on Highway 90 west of Greenville.
Trees and power lines were blown down north of Madison around Highway 53.
A tree was blown down on Highway 61.
Trees were blown down on County Road 150.
Trees were blown down and blocking one lane of traffic on Highway 240 West.
A tree was blown down in the Eridu area in Taylor county.
Quarter to golf ball size hail was reported in Lamont via a picture on social media.
Several trees were blown down throughout Quincy. One tree caught fire as it struck a power line.
Multiple trees were blown down on Fred George Road at Mission Road and Old Bainbridge Road.
Trees and power lines were blown down on Grubbs Road and Wide Road.
There were three structure fires due to lightning. Their locations were Broome Street, Shadowmoss Drive, and West Pensacola Street. Monetary damage was estimated.
Multiple trees were blown down on Natural Bridge Road.
The steeple of St Peter Primitive Baptist Church on Oak Ridge Road was blown over. Monetary damage was estimated.
A tree was blown down on Grey Fox Run Road.
Multiple trees were blown down in the Bob Miller Road area.
A large tree branch greater than 6 inches in diameter was blown onto West Carolina Street.
Multiple trees were blown down onto Miccosukee Road.
A tree was blown down on Sage Run Lane.
A tree was blown down onto Crump and Opal Roads.
Multiple trees were blown down on Baum Road.
Multiple trees and power lines were blown down in the Shadeville Road area.
A tree was blown down near the intersection of Mahan Drive and Veterans Memorial Road.
Trees were blown down west of Greenville.
A tree was blown down near SR-2 and Highway 71 in Malone.
A tree was blown down on C and E Farm Road.
A tree was blown down onto Post Plant Road.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
Every storm in Florida in 2014Every state in 2014This day in weather historyWarnings in Florida, June 2014
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 517050, 517051, 517052, 517053, 517054, 517055, 517056, 517057, 517058, 517059, 517060, 517061, 517062, 517063, 517064, 517065, 517066, 517067, 517068, 517049, 517069, 517048, 517070, 517071, 517072, 517073, 517074, 517075, 517076, 517077, 517079, 517080, 517081, 517083, 517082, 517084, 517085.