Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Big Bend Florida Counties Including Tallahassee

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for several counties in the Big Bend region of Florida. The alert was issued at 8:53 AM EDT and is effective until 9:45 AM EDT on March 16, 2026.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions:

• Jefferson County
• Northeastern Wakulla County
• Northwestern Taylor County
• Southeastern Leon County
• Western Madison County

Specific locations impacted include Tallahassee, Woodville, Monticello, St. Marks, Crawfordville, Wakulla, Greenville, Alma, Cody, Shadeville, Wakulla Springs, Eight Mile Pond, Drifton, Lovett, Bethel, Natural Bridge, Lake Miccosukee, Chaires Crossroads, Hyde Park, and Festus.

What You Should Do

Residents in the warning area should move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building for protection. Additionally, remain alert for the possibility of a tornado, as they can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If a tornado is spotted, move immediately to a basement or a small central room.

Expected Conditions

Radar-indicated severe thunderstorms are moving east at 25 mph. The primary hazards include:

• Wind: Gusts of up to 60 mph.
• Hail: Sizes up to 0.75 inches.
• Impact: Residents should expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Timeline

The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect from 8:53 AM EDT until 9:45 AM EDT. A separate Tornado Watch remains in effect for Big Bend Florida and south central Georgia until 2:00 PM EDT.