Critical TOR Tornado Warning — Mon Mar 16, 2026 7:51 AM

TORTAE
FLC037-077-129-161215-
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Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
739 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Western Wakulla County in Big Bend Florida...
  Southeastern Liberty County in Big Bend Florida...
  North central Franklin County in Big Bend Florida...

* Until 815 AM EDT.

* At 739 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located 12 miles north of Carrabelle, 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
  western Wakulla, southeastern Liberty and north central Franklin
  Counties, including the following locations... Medart, Buckhorn,
  Spring Creek, Sopchoppy, Sanborn, Curtis Mill, and Tully.

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.

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LAT...LON 2996 8463 3002 8472 3025 8454 3010 8426
TIME...MOT...LOC 1139Z 226DEG 26KT 3003 8464

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

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