Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Leon, Jefferson, and Wakulla Counties

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northeastern Wakulla County, Jefferson County, and southeastern Leon County in the Big Bend region of Florida. The warning was issued after radar indicated a severe storm moving through the area.

Affected Areas

The warning impacts the following locations in Florida:

• Counties: Jefferson, Leon, and Wakulla.
• Impacted Communities: Tallahassee, Woodville, Monticello, St. Marks, Crawfordville, Wakulla, Alma, Cody, Shadeville, Leon Sinks, Wakulla Springs, Miccosukee, Eight Mile Pond, Drifton, Bethel, Natural Bridge, Lake Miccosukee, Apalachee Ridge Estates, Chaires Crossroads, and Hyde Park.

What You Should Do

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

Expected Conditions

At 8:01 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Woodville, moving northeast at 30 mph.

• Wind: Gusts of up to 60 mph are expected.
• Impacts: Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
• Tornado Threat: Radar indicates that a tornado is possible. A broader Tornado Watch remains in effect for Big Bend Florida until 2:00 PM EDT.

Timeline

The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to expire at 9:00 AM EDT on March 16, 2026.