A powerful squall line capable of producing of 70-80 mph wind gusts is tearing across North Florida this morning and spawning “extremely dangerous” tornadoes ahead of it.
The line of storms, which spun off a tornado and wind gusts that downed trees and damaged structures in the Panama City area, is expected to reach the Tallahassee area late in the morning or perhaps around noon, according to the National Weather Service in Tallahassee.
The severe weather prompted area schools and courts to shut down for the day. Utility crews in Tallahassee and elsewhere have responded to thousands of power outages, though restoration efforts will temporarily cease as conditions deteriorate. The storm coincides with the first day Florida’s legislative session at the Capitol.
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Tornado watch extended east to include Leon and surrounding counties
A tornado watch has been extended east to include the entire Big Bend and counties to the east. A watch means conditions are favorable for twisters to form.
The watch is in effect until 2 p.m. for Bay, Calhoun, Columbia, Dixie, Franklin, Gadsden, Gilchrist, Gulf, Hamilton, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Lafayette, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Suwannee, Taylor, Wakulla, Walton and Washington counties.
The National Weather Service issued the expanded watch amid tornado warnings in Bay, Calhoun and Jackson counties, where reported tornadoes damaged buildings and flipped over campers.
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Source: msn
