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04-04-2025
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'Supercharged' storm may bring downpours, strong winds to Northwest Florida on Sunday
Like clockwork, the Florida Panhandle once again finds itself under threat of severe weather that could unleash strong winds, hail, downpours and potentially isolated tornadoes on Sunday. What AccuWeather is calling a 'supercharged' springtime pattern of weather in the eastern and central United States has already brought historic flooding and more than 50 tornadoes, at least two of which were rated as EF3 tornadoes on the Enhanced Fujita Scale, since Wednesday. The severe weather pattern will move eastward over the weekend. The area expected to see the highest risk of severe storms will move southeastward over southern Arkansas, eastern Mississippi and northern Louisiana on Saturday. North Florida will see lingering energy from Saturday's storms, which is expected to bring reduced impacts to the Sunshine State Sunday through Sunday night and even less of an impact on the eastern side of the state on Monday. Pensacola through Panama City is expected to see the worst impacts, which could bring gusty winds, hail, disruptive downpours and possibly a tornado. A cold front that has remained relatively still over the past few days will start tracking northwest on Saturday. The front will pass over the area throughout Sunday and into Sunday night, bringing rain, potential storms and some cooler temperatures with it. Pensacola is likely to start seeing showers as early as Saturday night, with the chance of severe weather increasing through Sunday. As of right now, weather conditions appear to support isolated severe thunderstorms in the area that could cause damaging winds and a possible tornado or two, according to the NWS Mobile's latest forecaster's discussion. However, the current weather pattern also shows weak upward motion in the atmosphere, and the wind flow pattern in the middle and upper atmosphere remains unidirectional, which could limit the threat. East of Interstate 65 across south central Alabama is the most likely place for severe storms to develop, should they develop at all. Storms aren't likely to be widespread. Instead, they will likely occur over the same areas. Florida, along with the rest of the southeastern United States, has experienced some unseasonably warm temperatures thanks to a dome of building heat, but that should dissipate early next week. The Pensacola area has seen temperatures as high as 9.1 degrees above historical normals this week. Low temperatures are expected to be as high as 72 degrees before dropping into the upper 40s and low 50s, which are more normal for April. A February tornado that briefly touched down and damaged multiple buildings at a Ferry Pass industrial park in Pensacola was the start of a wave of severe weather threats that have plagued the area in recent months. Nearly every week in March brought a new severe weather pattern that impacted the majority of the central and eastern parts of the country, with the Florida Panhandle sitting just on the edge of each system. So far, Pensacola has managed to avoid any major impacts during each event. Monday was a bit of an exception, however, as a record 6.09 inches of rain fell in such a short amount of time it flooded streets, canceled some flights and even closed down the Pensacola International Airport. Wind speeds on Monday were measured at 39 mph, and the highest gust speed was recorded at 63 mph, according to data from the National Weather Service Mobile office. Friday Day: Cloudy, with a high near 79. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Saturday Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Breezy, with a southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Night: A 20% chance of showers after 1 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Sunday Day: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 78. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 59. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Monday Day: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1 p.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Northwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Tuesday Day: Sunny, with a high near 71. North wind around 10 mph. Night: Clear, with a low around 47. Wednesday Day: Sunny, with a high near 71. Night: Clear, with a low around 54. Thursday Sunny, with a high near 76. This article originally appeared on Pensacola News Journal: 'Supercharged' storm threatens Pensacola, Northwest Florida Sunday
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12-02-2025
- Climate
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NWS confirms tornado hit Florida. See videos, photos shared on social media
The National Weather Service Mobile confirmed a tornado hit Florida's eastern Panhandle Tuesday, Feb. 11. "There's enough video and picture evidence to show it was a tornado," meteorologist Brandon Black of the NWS Mobile office said in a phone interview early Wednesday morning. ➤ Weather alerts via text: Sign up to get updates about current storms and weather events by location "We'll be sending someone out this morning to survey" the damage and return with more details on strength, path and length of time it was on the ground. Residents in the area are facing more severe weather tonight, and "we can't rule out a tornado once again," Black said. ➤ Cold front, rain could affect Daytona 500. See what to expect in Florida The National Weather Service received multiple reports of a tornado touching the ground shortly before 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, and causing damage at 1 NE Ferry Pass in the Ellyson Industrial Park on Copter Road in the Pensacola metro area. ➤ 'It was just a freak storm' Roofs were ripped off buildings and power lines were knocked down, according to NOAA's Storm Prediction Center. Escambia County officials said three people were injured during the storm and two were transported to local hospitals. "Another round of severe weather is possible for the Florida Panhandle later tonight, probably after midnight," Black said. Another cold front is moving into the area from the west late tonight, bringing drier and cooler temperatures after it passes through. ➤ Back-to-back winter storms will bring plenty of rain to the Florida Panhandle this week "With that round, we expect some damaging winds and we can't rule out a tornado once again." "Big thunderstorms produce severe weather. Yesterday's were from showers, with no lightning. They're usually very small and difficult to see on radar," Black said. "Yesterday's (storms) were a little more unique, making it hard for forecasters to predict. "Their small size don't last long, which makes it difficult to warn (people) on. Typical severe weather from deeper and stronger thunderstorms are more noticeable for us." With most of the severe weather expected to arrive after midnight, Black said it's important to "stay weather aware." Keep your phone charged and have a way to receive weather alerts that will wake you up if a warning is sent. We will continue to update our weather coverage as conditions warrant. Download your local site's app to ensure you're always connected to the news. And look for our special subscription offers here. Contributor: Brandon Girod, Edward Bunch III, Pensacola News Journal This article originally appeared on Pensacola News Journal: Pensacola tornado hits industrial park, injures 3. Threats continue
