Florida Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 06-19-2026 12:18

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued June 19 at 3:18PM EDT until June 19 at 3:45PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 19, 2026 - 12:18pm
Expires: 
June 19, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description: 
TORTAE The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a * Tornado Warning for... West central Jefferson County in Big Bend Florida... * Until 345 PM EDT. * At 318 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 12 miles southwest of Monticello, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. * This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of west central Jefferson County, including the following locations... Capps, Wacissa, Wacissa Springs, Thomas City, Lamont, and Waukeenah.
Instruction: 
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
SNM:AVISO DE TORNADO hasta las 3:45 PM EDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 3:45 PM EDT. Busque refugio ahora en un sotano o en el interior de un cuarto en el nivel mas bajo de un edificio seguro. Si esta al aire libre, en una casa movil, o en un vehiculo, debe ir al edificio seguro mas cercano y protegerse de proyectiles. Consulte los medios informativos.
Area Description: 
Jefferson, FL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Tallahassee FL