Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Franklin, Liberty, and Wakulla Counties

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of the Florida Big Bend. The alert was issued at 7:27 AM EDT and remains in effect until 8:15 AM EDT on March 16, 2026.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions:

• Central Wakulla County
• Southeastern Liberty County
• North central Franklin County

Specific locations impacted include Carrabelle, Crawfordville, Sopchoppy, Morgan Place, Mcintyre, Arran, Yent Place, Sanborn, Tully, Panacea, Poplar Camp, Smith Creek, Medart, Buckhorn, Spring Creek, Curtis Mill, and Wakulla Beach.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents should remain alert for a possible tornado, as tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado, go at once into a basement or a small central room in a sturdy structure.

Expected Conditions

According to radar-indicated data, the following conditions are expected:

• Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph.
• Hail: Up to .75 inches.
• Hazards: Damage to roofs, siding, and trees is likely.
• Tornado Threat: A tornado is considered possible.

Timeline

At 7:26 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles north of Carrabelle, moving northeast at 35 mph. The warning is scheduled to expire at 8:15 AM EDT.