Early morning thunderstorms caused a lightning strike which resulted in damage to a home in Calhoun county. In addition, there was isolated minor flooding reported in Bay county due to heavy rainfall.
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The episode as NWS TAE wrote it up.
Early morning thunderstorms caused a lightning strike which resulted in damage to a home in Calhoun county. In addition, there was isolated minor flooding reported in Bay county due to heavy rainfall.
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 Feb 9, 5:25 AM CST, 3 hours 30 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Tallahassee FL 625 AM EST Tue Feb 9 2021 .AVIATION... [Through 12Z Wednesday] Mostly IFR conditions and rain showers are expected today with a few thunderstorms mixed in. Rain chances should diminish into the late afternoon and evening, although mist will remain possible through the whole taf period. Ceilings are expected to become IFR to even LIFR/VLIFR overnight tonight with dense fog possible in some areas. && .PREV DISCUSSION [229 AM EST]... .NEAR TERM [Through Tonight]... A shortwave rotating across the northern Gulf early this morning will continue to spur the development of showers and thunderstorms from west to east across the area through much of the day. With the warm front to our south still, a stable layer at the surface will keep any thunderstorm development elevated with the main threats being small hail, heavy rainfall, and lightning. Light showers and mist may stick around into the evening hours, but thunderstorm chances should begin to diminish late afternoon as the shortwave exits the area. A low stratus deck is forecast to move overhead this morning and remain in place through at least tonight, with intermittent mist possible throughout the near term period. Fog development is expected overnight tonight and could become dense in some areas. .SHORT TERM [Wednesday Through Thursday]... In the upper levels, a weak ridge will be over the region. At the surface, a weak frontal boundary will lift northward through the region on Wednesday. On Thursday, a low pressure system will develop near Mississippi. On Wednesday, showers and thunderstorms will be more likely north of I-10 with POPs of 40 to 60 percent. On Thursday, showers and thunderstorms will move into the westernmost part of the region in the late afternoon or evening. Potential for severe storms will be low Wednesday and Thursday due to the absence of upper level support. Skies will be cloudy. Highs will be in the 70s. Lows will be in the upper 50s. .LONG TERM [Thursday Night Through Tuesday]... In the upper levels, a shortwave will move through the region Friday night. Otherwise, nearly zonal flow or weak ridging will be in place. At the surface, a slow moving low pressure system will linger over the region from Thursday night through Saturday morning. The best chance for showers and thunderstorms appears to be Thursday night through Friday night but uncertainty is high this far out. Temperatures will be cooler after frontal passage with highs in the 50s and 60s this weekend. .MARINE... Light southerly winds will increase slightly on Thursday ahead of the next low pressure system. Winds will be moderate and northeasterly this weekend. Showers and thunderstorms are expected with a weak system today and tomorrow, then a slow moving system is expected late this week. .FIRE WEATHER... Very light transport winds and low mixing heights will keep dispersion fairly stagnant for the next couple of days. Showers and thunderstorms will be possible today, with fog possible both this morning and again overnight tonight. .HYDROLOGY... Most local rivers are currently below action stage and none are in flood stage or forecast to reach flood stage at this time. This week will be fairly wet with a weak system expected today and tomorrow, then a slow moving system is expected late this week into the weekend. Forecast rainfall totals for the next five days are 1.5 to 2.5 inches. Flooding is not expected at this time but uncertainty is high regarding the system late this week. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not requested. However, spotters are always encouraged to safely report significant weather conditions when they occur (while following all local, state, and CDC guidelines) by calling the office or tweeting us @NWSTallahassee. && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... Tallahassee 68 61 72 58 75 / 90 20 30 10 10 Panama City 68 61 70 60 71 / 70 10 30 10 20 Dothan 66 58 71 60 73 / 90 0 60 30 40 Albany 67 57 70 59 74 / 90 10 60 30 30 Valdosta 67 60 73 58 77 / 90 30 40 20 20 Cross City 72 59 76 57 78 / 40 10 10 10 10 Apalachicola 67 60 69 59 69 / 60 20 20 10 10 && .TAE WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... FL...None. GA...None. AL...None. GM...None. && NEAR TERM...Merrifield SHORT TERM...McD LONG TERM...McD AVIATION...Merrifield MARINE...McD FIRE WEATHER...Merrifield HYDROLOGY...McD
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
812 AM EST Tue Feb 9 2021
ALZ069-FLZ011-GAZ142>144-155-156-091400-
Houston AL-Jackson FL-Miller GA-Decatur GA-Baker GA-Seminole GA-
Early GA-
812 AM EST Tue Feb 9 2021
...SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT...
At 811 AM EST/711 AM CST/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong
thunderstorm 10 miles southeast of Cottonwood, moving east at 35 mph.
Half inch hail and winds of 30 to 40 mph are be possible with this
storm.
Locations impacted include...
Colquitt, Bainbridge, Donalsonville, West Bainbridge, Malone,
Greenwood, Iron City, Brinson, Jakin, Bascom, Hanover, Ausmac,
Babcock, Reynoldsville, Crosby, Grangeburg, Little Hope, Decatur Co
A/P, Lovedale and Boykin.
LAT...LON 3084 8534 3102 8532 3129 8454 3104 8452
3082 8458
TIME...MOT...LOC 1311Z 263DEG 32KT 3093 8521
21-WDSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
835 AM EST Tue Feb 9 2021
GAZ127-129>131-146>148-091415-
Berrien GA-Tift GA-Worth GA-Colquitt GA-Irwin GA-Cook GA-Ben Hill GA-
835 AM EST Tue Feb 9 2021
...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTH CENTRAL COOK...BERRIEN...
IRWIN...NORTHEASTERN COLQUITT...TIFT...SOUTHEASTERN BEN HILL AND
SOUTHEASTERN WORTH COUNTIES UNTIL 915 AM EST...
At 834 AM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles southwest of Ty Ty, or 10 miles southeast of Sylvester, moving
east at 45 to 50 mph.
Penny size hail and winds of 30 to 40 mph are possible with this
storm.
Locations impacted include...
Tifton, Ocilla, Sylvester, Enigma, Omega, Norman Park, Lenox, Poulan,
Ty Ty, Alapaha, Mystic, Unionville, Phillipsburg, Sumner, Minton,
Eldorado, Scooterville, Gladys, Osierfield and Anderson City.
LAT...LON 3166 8301 3164 8301 3161 8306 3156 8306
3152 8309 3148 8311 3147 8314 3146 8315
3144 8314 3140 8314 3133 8306 3130 8306
3128 8304 3123 8305 3129 8383 3138 8387
3151 8385 3170 8300 3166 8300
TIME...MOT...LOC 1334Z 270DEG 46KT 3139 8375
21-WDSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
910 AM EST Tue Feb 9 2021
GAZ145-156>158-091500-
Decatur GA-Mitchell GA-Grady GA-Thomas GA-
910 AM EST Tue Feb 9 2021
...SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT...
At 910 AM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
West Bainbridge, or near Bainbridge, moving east at 35 mph.
Half inch hail and winds of 30 to 40 mph are possible with this
storm.
Locations impacted include...
Bainbridge, Cairo, Thomasville, Ochlocknee, Whigham, West Bainbridge,
Climax, Hanover, Ausmac, Akridge, Grady Co A/p, Capel, Elpino,
Decatur Co A/P, Harrells Still, Princes Still, Peoples Still, Spence,
Dawesville and Quality.
LAT...LON 3111 8402 3105 8400 3104 8400 3090 8395
3076 8401 3083 8467 3099 8467
TIME...MOT...LOC 1410Z 271DEG 31KT 3090 8463
21-WDPRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL
910 AM EST TUE FEB 9 2021
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0848 AM HAIL 2 WNW PHILLIPSBURG 31.44N 83.55W
02/09/2021 E0.70 INCH TIFT GA AMATEUR RADIO
AMATEUR RADIO OPERATOR REPORTED DIME SIZED
HAIL NEAR US82 AND CARPENTER ROAD.
&&
JLFSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
917 AM EST Tue Feb 9 2021
FLZ012>014-026-112-091500-
Coastal Bay FL-Liberty FL-Inland Bay FL-Calhoun FL-Inland Gulf FL-
917 AM EST Tue Feb 9 2021
...SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT...
At 917 AM EST/817 AM CST/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong
thunderstorm over Panama City, moving east at 40 mph.
Pea size hail and winds up to 40 mph are possible with this storm.
Locations impacted include...
Panama City, Lynn Haven, Panama City Beach, Callaway, Springfield,
Hiland Park, Stonemill Creek, Tyndall Air Force Base, Parker,
Wewahitchka, Honeyville, Clarksville, Abe Springs, Chipola Cutoff,
Dirego Park, College Station, West Panama City, Bahama Beach, Scotts
Ferry and Bennett.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
&&
LAT...LON 3029 8585 3052 8514 3024 8509 3000 8512
3007 8581 3011 8587
TIME...MOT...LOC 1417Z 264DEG 35KT 3020 8569
21-WDPRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL
950 AM EST TUE FEB 9 2021
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0854 AM HAIL ENIGMA 31.41N 83.33W
02/09/2021 E0.25 INCH BERRIEN GA PUBLIC
REPORT ON SOCIAL MEDIA OF PEA SIZED HAIL IN
ENIGMA.
&&
JLFThe Eglin Afb radar (KEVX), 75 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 14:53 UTC.
1 lightning, 1 flood. Local standard time, as filed.
The Nettle Ridge Fire Department Facebook page reported a structure fire due to lightning on NW County Road 375 North. Damage cost was estimated.
Jens Ave flooded between Baldwin Road and SR 390.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
Every storm in Florida in 2021Every state in 2021This day in weather historyWarnings in Florida, February 2021
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: 942810, 942808.