Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Liberty and Franklin Counties, Florida

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of the Florida Big Bend region. This alert is based on radar-indicated conditions and is effective until 7:30 AM EDT.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions:

• Southeastern Liberty County in Big Bend Florida
• North central Franklin County in Big Bend Florida

Specific locations expected to be impacted include Buck Siding, Morgan Place, and Owens Bridge.

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

At 6:48 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles north of Eastpoint, moving northeast at 30 mph. The following hazards are expected:

• Wind: 60 mph wind gusts capable of causing damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
• Hail: Quarter-size hail (1.00 inch), which is expected to cause damage to vehicles.

Timeline

The alert was issued at 6:48 AM EDT on March 16, 2026, and is scheduled to expire at 7:30 AM EDT on the same day.