NOAA have just issued this, so better safe than sorry.
- A strong cold front will move across the region on Friday, January 22, 2016.
- Given the rapid speed of motion with the front, a few strong storms and even a severe storm are possible due to gusty winds. An isolated brief tornado is not out of the question during a 2-3 hour period associated with the front.
- The timing of showers and isolated storms is a bit uncertain, but mostly likely between 7 AM and 3 PM.
- There is high confidence in rain showers with some gusty winds at times. However, there is low confidence in severe thunderstorms. Total rainfall amounts will be under 1 inch, but briefly heavy showers are expected
Storm Prediction Center Day 3 Severe Weather Outlook for Friday and the NWS WFO Jacksonville Area Of Responsibility.
At this time, there is a marginal risk across the FL panhandle, but there is a possibility this risk may be extended east into NE FL and SE GA, but is highly dependent on how unstable our air mass gets ahead of the front.
- The earliest thunderstorm activity will be over the western zones by 7 AM Friday. A line of showers and storms will move west to east quickly.
- A strong or severe thunderstorm is possible with the main threat straight-line wind gusts. But, an isolated brief tornado is a slight possibility.
- Monitor NWS Jacksonville and local media outlets for changes and trends.
- The next weather briefing is expected to be issued around 3 PM Thursday, or sooner if conditions warrant. Stay tuned!
Useful links for this warning
01-20-16
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