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

Source: NOAA · North Florida and South Georgia

This alert is no longer in effect.

NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 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 is in effect for parts of the Florida Big Bend and South Georgia as a line of storms capable of 60 mph wind gusts moves through the region.

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Record type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Affected area
North Florida and South Georgia
Issued
April 6, 2026
Issuing authority
NWS Tallahassee

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 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in North Florida and South Georgia.

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.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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What is this NWS weather alert about?
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for parts of the Florida Big Bend and South Georgia as a line of storms capable of 60 mph wind gusts moves through the region.
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 North Florida and South Georgia. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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