Early this morning
A warm front will lift through our area from the south. This brings warmer and moisture-rich air into our area.
Patchy showers will cross over various points in the Big Bend and southern Georgia. The majority of these around the capital region and south-central Georgia will not be severe.
Some storms in the tri-state and Lake Seminole counties can be severe with an isolated tornado before sunrise. The peak threat for overnight tornadoes will be in the Panhandle region. A tornado watch is in effect for areas west of the Apalachicola and Chattahoochee River until 8 a.m. Eastern Time.
Late this morning through mid-afternoon
Winds even before any storms approach will be increasing area-wide. Sustained winds around 15-25 mph are forecast, with frequent gusts of 35mph inland. Winds at the immediate coastline will be higher — sustained at 30-40mph with gusts exceeding 50mph at times. Again, these are winds and gusts before any thunderstorms arrive.
Tuesday morning and afternoon will be the timing we keep a close eye on for the potential of numerous severe storms and tornadoes.
The Storm Prediction Center has issued a 'enhanced' (3/5) risk for severe weather, equating to the expectation of numerous severe thunderstorms taking place within the region.
These storms will contain high wind, heavy rain, and tornadoes. Some tornadoes could be stronger with long-track tornadoes possible.
The timing of these storms move west to east along a squall line in association with a cold front digging through the warm/high-moisture forecast from the warm front that moves through Monday night. Around 7 a.m. storms first enter the tri-state area and southwest Big Bend counties. Throughout the day this line tracks east bringing storms into the I-75 corridor, exiting the viewing area by 4 PM.
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