WFUS52 KTAE 291003 TORTAE FLC131-133-291030- /O.NEW.KTAE.TO.W.0101.241229T1003Z-241229T1030Z/ BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED Tornado Warning National Weather Service Tallahassee FL 403 AM CST Sun Dec 29 2024 The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a * Tornado Warning for... East central Walton County in the Panhandle of Florida... Central Washington County in the Panhandle of Florida... * Until 430 AM CST. * At 402 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 15 miles southwest of Vernon, moving northeast at 45 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. * This dangerous storm will be near... Vernon around 415 AM CST. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Bruce, Red Head, Holmes Valley, Millers Ferry, Red Bay, Live Oak, Smyrna, Greenhead, Sylvania, and Riverside. 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. Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW! To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in Tallahassee. This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. && LAT...LON 3045 8598 3059 8600 3073 8567 3045 8561 TIME...MOT...LOC 1002Z 245DEG 40KT 3050 8593 TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN $$ 11-MM