Severe Weather Statement
Issued by NWS
Issued by NWS
205 WWUS52 KTAE 172135 SVSTAE Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service Tallahassee FL 435 PM CDT Fri May 17 2024 ALC061-FLC059-131-172200- /O.CON.KTAE.TO.W.0066.000000T0000Z-240517T2200Z/ Geneva AL-Walton FL-Holmes FL- 435 PM CDT Fri May 17 2024 ...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 PM CDT FOR SOUTHWESTERN GENEVA...NORTH CENTRAL WALTON AND NORTHWESTERN HOLMES COUNTIES... At 435 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 10 miles east of Florala, moving southeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. Locations impacted include... Gaskin, Leonia, Pleasant Hill, Darlington, Sweetgum Head, Royals Crossroads, and Glendale. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. && LAT...LON 3105 8619 3099 8591 3081 8607 3098 8625 3099 8624 3099 8619 TIME...MOT...LOC 2135Z 302DEG 27KT 3097 8615 TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN $$ 11-MM