Strong and severe storms likely Wednesday morning through afternoon

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) — UPDATE 10:49 a.m.: A tornado warning is in effect for Tallahassee towards northeast Leon County until 11 a.m.

UPDATE 10:29 a.m.: A tornado warning has been issued for portions of Leon and Wakulla counties.

UPDATE 1/25/2023 9:10 a.m.: The tornado warning for portions of Miller, Baker and Mitchell counties along with Liberty County has expired.

UPDATE 1/25/2023 8:50 a.m.: A tornado warning has been issued for portions of Miller, Baker, and Mitchell counties in southwest Georgia along with portions of Liberty County in Florida.

TUESDAY AFTERNOON UPDATE:

The storm system causing severe weather in southeast Texas and along the western Gulf shoreline is forecast to continue on its eastward trek tonight, arriving in the western Florida Panhandle early Wednesday morning. In the meantime, most central Gulf coast states can experience numerous instances of severe storms and tornadoes this evening.
Areas across the eastern Panhandle are under a 'slight' risk (level 2 out of 5) for severe weather and a higher "enhanced" (level 3 of 5) risk from Walton County westward, so if you are traveling west on I-10 tonight, be aware there will likely be scattered to numerous stronger to severe storms in those areas.

In our area, stronger southerly winds will be set up with milder temperatures long before any storms arrive. The storms themselves are forecast to move through Wednesday morning, reaching western areas around sunrise Wednesday and pushing east through the early to mid-afternoon. The capital region can experience the passage of this storm line in the late-morning.

When storms enter the Big Bend and Southern Georgia forecast area Wednesday morning, storms will still be capable of producing gusty wind, a brief tornado, and heavy rain at times.

A slight risk for scattered cases of severe weather has been issued for our viewing area during this time.

This setup is very similar to Sunday's storms where a warm front lifts through the area before a cold front slides through.

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TUESDAY MORNING UPDATE:

Temperatures Tuesday start off cool!

A warm front lifts throughout the afternoon bringing warmer air with high moisture content.

To our west, a cold front will start sliding across Alabama and Florida late Tuesday night.

This will prompt numerous stronger to severe storms in those areas late Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning.

That front then moves across our area Wednesday morning through Wednesday afternoon.

The Storm Prediction Center has issued a 'slight' risk (2/5) for storms to become severe in our area during that time.

Keep in mind some of the hazards from storms could include gusty wind, heavy rain, and we cannot rule out a tornado.

You will want to make sure you have a safe place to go if a Severe Storm or Tornado Warning is issued for your area.

This should in a sturdy building (no cars or mobile homes), away from windows, and preferably in an interior room in the lowest floor.

We will be on air and online for the latest information!

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After a very active end to last weekend and a calm start to the work week, we'll have to watch for the next round of active storms late Tuesday night and Wednesday.

A vigorous low-pressure system will arrive in the lower Mississippi River Valley Tuesday, tapping into deep moisture and strong multi-level winds. Most central Gulf coast states can experience numerous instances of severe storms and tornadoes Tuesday. Areas across the eastern Panhandle are under a 'slight' risk (level 2 out of 5) for severe weather and a higher "enhanced" (level 3 of 5) risk from Walton County westward, so if you are traveling west on I-10 Tuesday, be aware there will likely be scattered to numerous stronger to severe storms in those areas.

In our area, storms are forecasted to move through, reaching western areas around mid-morning Wednesday and pushing east through the early to mid-afternoon.

When storms enter the Big Bend and Southern Georgia forecast area Wednesday morning, storms will still be capable of producing gusty wind, a brief tornado, and heavy rain at times.

A 'marginal' risk (1/5) for isolated cases of severe weather has been issued for our viewing area during this time.

This setup is very similar to Sunday's storms where a warm front lifts through the area before a cold front slides through.

We will be on air and online keeping you up-to-date with the latest!