Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Parts of Florida and Georgia

Source: NOAA · Panhandle of Florida and Southwestern Georgia

This alert is no longer in effect.

NOAA issued it on May 15, 2026, 3 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).

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A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued by NWS Tallahassee for counties in Florida and Georgia, with 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-sized hail expected until 1:15 PM EDT.

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Record type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Affected area
Panhandle of Florida and Southwestern Georgia
Issued
May 15, 2026
Issuing authority
NWS Tallahassee FL

Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.

Record status: historical. It was issued 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Panhandle of Florida and Southwestern Georgia.

Alert Details

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Tallahassee, FL. It is effective immediately from 12:11 PM EDT.

Affected Areas

The warning affects Calhoun, Gadsden, Jackson, and Liberty counties in Florida, as well as Decatur, Grady, and Seminole counties in Georgia. Specific locations impacted include Midway, Quincy, Havana, Blountstown, Greensboro, Chattahoochee, Sneads, Gretna, Bristol, Attapulgus, Rock Bluff, Juniper, Douglas City, Florence, Jamieson, Recovery, Laingkat, Calvary, Princes Still, and Quincy Airport.

What You Should Do

Remain alert for a possible tornado. If you spot a tornado, go at once into the basement or small central room in a sturdy structure. For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

Expected Conditions

Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. This could cause hail damage to vehicles and wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Timeline

The warning is effective from 12:11 PM EDT on May 7, 2026, and expires at 1:15 PM EDT on the same day.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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What is this NWS weather alert about?
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued by NWS Tallahassee for counties in Florida and Georgia, with 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-sized hail expected until 1:15 PM EDT.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Panhandle of Florida and Southwestern Georgia. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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