Florida Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Severe | Effective 05/23/2026 04:39

Headline: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 23 at 7:39AM EDT until May 23 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
May 23, 2026 - 4:39am
Expires: 
May 23, 2026 - 5:00am
Description: 
At 739 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near St George Island, moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. This severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of south central Franklin County.
Instruction: 
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the basement or small central room in a sturdy structure. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description: 
Franklin, FL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Tallahassee FL