A strong upper level long wave trough with a surface area of low pressure and cold front moved through the southeast states. Thunderstorms developed ahead of the front, some of which became severe and produced wind damage.
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A strong upper level long wave trough with a surface area of low pressure and cold front moved through the southeast states. Thunderstorms developed ahead of the front, some of which became severe and produced wind damage. One tornado was confirmed in Irwin county. Heavy rainfall also led to some areas of flooding with widespread amounts of 3 to 5 inches reported.
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 Apr 6, 4:05 AM EST, 4 hours 25 minutes earlier.
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL 505 AM EDT Sun Apr 6 2014 .Near Term [Through Today]... As was expected, the quasi-stationary frontal boundary has stalled out across northern portions of our CWA in a NE to SW fashion, while becoming quite diffuse in the process. To the south of this boundary, the low level atmosphere has remained quite humid with Sfc Tds holding in the mid to upper 60s and temps only slightly higher, while just to the north, dewpoints begin to drop rapidly through the 50s. The total column moisture also remains quite elevated across the entire region, with the experimental GOES TPW imagery showing PWATS up to and more than 1 standard deviation above normal, which is greater than 1.50" and at least conditionally unstable in most cases. While this boundary is eventually slated to make a return northward as a warm front, little in the way of northward progress is expected today. Therefore, we expect a fairly significant gradient in max temps despite the expected lack of insolation, with highs ranging from the lower 80s across the SE FL Big Bend in the warm sector, to the middle to upper 60s (at best) across northern sections of our GA and AL zones. This is also where we expect a more significant gradient in PoPs and QPF, and the result is a fcst fairly similar to the previous package with the greater values of both across NW portions of our region. Nevertheless, although we still expect numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms across the northern half of the CWA today, expect the total QPF for the next 12 hours to be at 1 inch or less, so do not believe a Flood or Flash Flood Watch is prudent at this time. .Short Term [Tonight Through Tuesday]... The primary focus in this period was on severe storm potential and timing on Monday. The majority of the impact weather seems to be centered on the daytime hours of Monday, and so that is what this discussion will focus on. The remainder of the grids did not see any major changes from previous forecasts. Model guidance seems to be coming into better agreement on timing of thunderstorms on Monday - with an arrival in the western parts of our forecast area around 15z (+/- 2hr) and moving east through most of the rest of the area by 00z (except the eastern Florida Big Bend counties). This, of course, places the storms in our area right during peak diurnal heating - a factor that would increase the chances of severe weather, all other things being held equal. Of particular concern is a trend in the 00z model guidance for slightly more instability across our area on Monday, which would make sense with timing being pushed back to the daytime hours. The consensus now seems to be for SBCAPE on the order of 1000-1500 j/kg west of a Panacea, to Moultrie, to Fitzgerald line, and MLCAPE around 600-900 j/kg in the same areas. These values are a little higher than what we normally see with our "cool season" severe weather events, and rank close to the 75th percentile in our local strong tornado climatology. The slightly higher instability, combined with the already-expected strong shear profiles, places parts of our area in a more concerning part of the parameter space usually associated with a higher probability of tornadoes and significant wind gusts. This pattern recognition, combined with a recent increase in the numbers on probabilistic guidance for severe storm and tornado environments, has further increased our confidence in a severe weather event on Monday. While you may not notice appreciable changes in the way the public forecast reads, the underlying assessment is that we should be expecting some severe storms on Monday, with the possibility of some tornadoes. .Long Term [Tuesday Night Through Sunday]... The deep long wave trough over the eastern CONUS will quickly lift out into the Atlantic Tuesday night and Wednesday, followed by a period of mostly zonal flow over the Gulf Coast. The weather will be fair. Temperatures, especially at night, will start off below average, then return to average levels later in the period. && .Aviation... [Through 12Z Monday] For the second consecutive nighttime period, the quasi-stationary boundary has played havoc with both CIGS and VIS at the area terminals overnight, with conditions once again quite variable and running the gamut from VFR to LIFR. Furthermore, the sct showers and isold tstms along with additional mid and upper level cloudiness have further obscured any trends at the TAF sites which have been easier to anticipate on satellite imagery during previous nights. After sunrise, expect conditions to gradually settle into prevailing MVFR levels, with the possibility of both VFR conditions in a few breaks in the clouds as well as IFR levels in the showers and storms. These showers and storms will be most likely at the northern and western terminals today, with a likely break in the activity tonight before the potentially strong to severe storms march from NW to SE through the terminals during the day on Monday. This break in the activity may once again allow for the re-development of fog and especially low CIGS tonight. && .Marine... Winds will be on the increase late this afternoon and into this evening, with SCEC level winds (15-20kt) likely over most of the waters by 08-09z Monday. A SCEC headline was inserted west of Apalachicola for late this afternoon. Further increases to advisory level winds seem possible on Monday, possibly aided in part by increasing thunderstorm activity to the west. For now, no advisory was issued, but that may become necessary today. Winds will veer to the northwest and decrease briefly on Monday Night, before increasing again behind a secondary cold front Tuesday. && .Fire Weather... No Fire Weather concerns are expected during the next several days. && .Hydrology... At this time all of the area rivers are below flood stage. Some of these rivers remain at elevated stages, still falling from rainfall about a week ago. Rainfall over the next 24-36 hours (through sunrise Monday) is expected to be mainly focused to the north and west of our forecast area, which should limit immediate flooding potential. Some moderate to heavy rainfall in that time frame may clip northern parts of our area in SE Alabama and SW Georgia. Rain is more likely on Monday with thunderstorms as a cold front pushes through the area, and a quick 1-2 inches of rain from those storms will be possible in many areas. Overall, expected rainfall totals increase as one heads north and northwest, with around an inch in the eastern Florida Big Bend, to around 3 inches in the northern parts of our area (from Dothan to Albany and nearby areas). While there will be a chance of some flash flooding or areal flooding, the probability is sufficiently low at this time to preclude any sort of Flood Watch product. However, the expected rainfall by Tuesday morning may be sufficient to cause some rivers to reach minor flood stage next week. For the latest river stages and forecasts, please visit: http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=tae && .Preliminary Point Temps/PoPs... Tallahassee 78 62 81 60 72 / 40 10 80 70 20 Panama City 73 68 74 60 70 / 40 20 90 30 20 Dothan 69 65 75 53 68 / 70 40 90 30 30 Albany 69 62 79 55 69 / 80 40 90 50 30 Valdosta 81 62 82 60 72 / 60 10 70 80 20 Cross City 82 62 82 64 75 / 20 10 60 80 30 Apalachicola 73 68 75 60 70 / 30 10 80 70 20 && .TAE Watches/Warnings/Advisories... FL...None. GA...None. AL...None. GM...None. && NEAR TERM...GOULD SHORT TERM...LAMERS LONG TERM...FOURNIER AVIATION...GOULD MARINE...LAMERS FIRE WEATHER...GOULD HYDROLOGY...LAMERS
The Ft Rucker radar (KEOX), 115 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 13:31 UTC.
10 thunderstorm wind, 4 flood, 1 lightning, 1 tornado, 1 flash flood. Local standard time, as filed.
The media reported a house fire due to lightning on Willow Lake Drive. Monetary damage was estimated.
A tornado briefly touched down in Irwin county south of Ocilla and produced mainly EF0 damage along its path, largely in the form of uprooted trees with some smaller trees snapped. The tornado was at its strongest near the end of its damage path where EF1 damage was noted. A mobile home was knocked several feet off its foundation, but remained upright. Most of the roof was torn off. A large hardwood tree was snapped in half and many others were uprooted. Several out buildings were destroyed and shingles were stripped from the roof of one home. Peak winds were estimated around 105 mph. Monetary damage was estimated.
Multiple sheds were blown away near Mystic. Monetary damage was estimated.
Trees were blown down on Old Valley Grove Church Road.
A large tree was blown down on Poppy Road.
Trees were blown down on Bushy Creek Road.
A tree was blown down on the dirt portion of Azalea Road and blocked the road.
Trees were blown down on Dogwood Road.
Trees were blown down on 5 Bridge Road.
Trees were blown down on Satilla Road.
The media reported some areas of standing water in the flood prone areas of Albany.
The Worth County E-911 Facebook page reported multiple road closures due to flooding from steady moderate to occasionally heavy rain falling on already saturated conditions, particularly in the southern part of the county. This included portions of Highway 133.
Highway 84 was closed down to one lane due to flash flooding with several other county roads flooded as well.
Water flooded areas around some homes near Moultrie Road near the Dougherty-Worth county border. This was the result of steady moderate to occasionally heavy rain through the day falling on top of already saturated conditions.
Warrior Creek washed out a road in the area between Sumner Road and Meadows Road.
A tree was blown down near Rocky Ford Road and Clyattville Road.
Roof damage occurred to the Salvation Army store on North Ashley Street resulting in water damage to over half the building. Monetary damage was estimated.
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