The western Florida Panhandle has been upgraded to an Enhanced Risk (3 of 5) for severe storms late this morning through tonight. The Slight Risk (2 of 5) has been expanded further east into the western Big Bend, up into Albany, GA. The eastern extent of the region is included in a Marginal Risk (1 of 5) for severe storms today.
Regarding excessive rainfall: the Slight Risk (2 of 4) expanded further east to include the western Big Bend, while the Moderate Risk (3 of 5) still is highlighted for Walton County. For Tuesday, the Slight Risk (2 of 4) was trimmed back to the FL counties with SE AL and SW GA being placed in a Marginal Risk (1 of 4).
Overview:
Multiple rounds of storms are expected to occur. A round of strong to severe storms is expected this morning, with a Severe Thunderstorm Watch currently in place for most of southeast AL and the western FL Panhandle through 11 AM CDT. This system is expected to continue moving to the east and southeast and work its way through the Big Bend between late morning or early afternoon. This may be followed by another round of storms in the late afternoon through the evening, and some storms may also be severe. Additionally, more storms are expected Tuesday afternoon into the evening with some severe storms possible as well.
The Flood Risk remains with 2-5 inches in the forecast with isolated
Deputy Dallas Hancock and Sgt. Yuriana Vazquez represented the Tift County Sheriff's Office at the Annie Belle Clark Elementary School's Show & Tell Day.
The two Deputies enjoyed their time with the students answering questions about their duties in law enforcement.
Bottom Line:
A cold front moving into the Southeast later this week will bring the potential for a few rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms across the region. There is a Slight Risk (level 2 of 5) of severe weather with damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes possible Thursday afternoon into Friday morning.
Overview:
A strong cold front will push into the Southeast Thursday afternoon/evening. A few rounds of showers and thunderstorms are possible ahead of the front as it moves through. The first wave could impact southeast Alabama and southwest Georgia as early as Thursday afternoon, with subsequent rounds possible Thursday night into Friday morning. Damaging winds and hail are the primary threats, however, a few tornadoes cannot be ruled out at this time. As a result, the Storm Prediction Center has issued a Slight Risk (level 2 of 5) of severe weather Thursday afternoon into Friday morning.
Locally heavy rain is also possible Thursday afternoon into Friday morning, which could lead to localized flash flooding. The Weather Prediction Center has issued a Marginal Risk (level 1 of 4) of excessive rainfall both Thursday and Friday.
Sheriff Gene Scarbrough Swore In 5 New Detention Officers
From left to right: Charles King III, Osiris Esquivel, Erick Eugenio, Davin Fogarty & Joan Bozeman.
5th graders at the Len Lastinger Elementary School graduated this week from the 12 week C.H.A.M.P.S. program, Choosing Healthy Activities & Methods Promoting Safety. The program, taught by Deputy Sgt's Yuriana Vazquez & Senida Gongalez, provides guidance and the skills, ability and knowledge to be safe, healthy and happy in preparation for a successful life.
Ellie Porter was chosen as the C.H.A.M.P.S. student of the year for Len Lastinger. Isabella Hernandez was selected as the winner of the poster & essay contest with Josabeth Reyes 2nd and 3rd place went to Jaceon Woods.
Our thanks to the Tiftarea Auto Club, Derick Snow President & Gary Grimes Vice-President, for their donation today of 41 Teddy Care Bears to each of the local law enforcement agencies and the fire department.
Sheriff Gene Scarbrough said the Teddy Bears will be given to kids when they interact with deputies in an effort to provide comfort during moments of stress.
Sheriff Gene Scarbrough swore in two new Deputies today. From left to right: Deputy James Storms & Deputy Johnny Jackson.
Good Wednesday morning,
The most significant adjustment since Tuesday's briefings is a quicker arrival for a first round of severe thunderstorms over our Central Time Zone Counties. This first round will now arrive this afternoon.
The bigger severe event is still expected later tonight into Thursday morning.
Otherwise, expectations remain the same for this multi-hazard event.
Bottom Line:
A multi-hazard weather event is coming up on Wednesday Night and Thursday.
Most notably there is now an Enhanced Risk (Level 3 of 5) of severe thunderstorms on Wednesday Night over the Florida Panhandle and Southeast Alabama.
A Moderate Risk (Level 3 of 4) of Excessive Rainfall continues in Southeast Alabama and part of Southwest Georgia.
Hazards include:
Severe Thunderstorms Heavy, flooding rain Strong wind over land Minor Coastal Flooding around Apalachee Bay Life-threatening High Surf at the beaches Gales over the Gulf waters