Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Bay County FL
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NWS Tallahassee has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Bay County and southeastern Washington County in Florida until 8:45 PM CDT.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Florida Panhandle
- Issued
- September 21, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Tallahassee FL
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Alert Details
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning (SVR) has been issued by the National Weather Service in Tallahassee FL. The alert is effective from September 20 at 7:36 PM CDT until September 20 at 8:45 PM CDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Bay County in the Panhandle of Florida and southeastern Washington County in the Panhandle of Florida. Locations impacted include Panama City, Lynn Haven, Panama City Beach, Callaway, Springfield, Hiland Park, Tyndall Air Force Base, Parker, St Andrews State Park, Southport, Fountain, Cedar Grove, Dirego Park, Beacon Beach, Singer Road, College Station, Gulf Resort Beach, Bayou George, West Panama City, and Camp Flowers.
What You Should Do
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
Expected Conditions
At 7:36 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 17 miles northeast of Lynn Haven, moving southwest at 15 mph. Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail (1.00 inch). Hail damage to vehicles is expected along with wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Timeline
The alert is in effect from September 20 at 7:36 PM CDT until September 20 at 8:45 PM CDT.
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