Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for North Florida and South Georgia Through 12:45 PM

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning (SVRTAE) for portions of the Florida Big Bend and South Georgia. The warning is effective immediately and remains in place until 12:45 PM EST.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions:

• Florida (Big Bend): Leon County, Eastern Gadsden County, Southeastern Liberty County, Northwestern Jefferson County, and Northern Wakulla County.
• Georgia: Grady County, Thomas County, Colquitt County, Southeastern Decatur County, Southeastern Mitchell County, and Northwestern Brooks County.

Specific locations impacted include Tallahassee, Woodville, Monticello, Tallahassee State College, Florida State University, Moultrie, Thomasville, Havana, Pelham, Midway, Florida A and M, Cairo, Camilla, Boston, Norman Park, Ochlocknee, Pavo, Coolidge, Whigham, and Doak Campbell Stadium.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Residents should remain alert for a possible tornado, as they can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado, go at once into a basement or a small central room in a sturdy structure. Note that a Tornado Watch remains in effect for the Florida Big Bend and south central/southwestern Georgia until 3:00 PM EST.

Expected Conditions

At 11:42 AM EST, radar indicated severe thunderstorms located along a line extending from 6 miles west of Pelham to near Midway to 19 miles northwest of Carrabelle. The line is moving east at 40 mph.

• Wind: Gusts of up to 60 mph are expected.
• Hail: Maximum hail size is estimated up to 0.75 inches.
• Impact: Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
• Tornado Threat: Tornadoes are considered possible with this system.

Timeline

The alert was issued at 11:42 AM EST on February 15, 2026, and is scheduled to expire at 12:45 PM EST.