Isolated Strong/Severe Storms Tonight

Severe Weather Outlook

for the NWS WFO Jacksonville Area Of Responsibility.
There is a MARGINAL risk of severe storms across all of Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia as depicted in the SPC graphic to the right.

1. Strong cold front will push through the region late tonight while moving rapidly eastward.
2. Isolated strong to severe storms are expected. Gusty strong and/or damaging winds are the main threat. Large Hail is also possible. An isolated tornado cannot be ruled out.
3. Timing: The potential squall line will impact inland Southeast Georgia and inland North Florida in the Midnight to 3 am time frame, then push into coastal Southeast Georgia and the remainder of Northeast Florida in the 3am to 6am time frame.
4. There is a “low risk” of severe weather and moderate confidence that strong thunderstorms will move through the area.

1. The leading edge of potential severe storm squall line is expected to push into inland Southeast Georgia and inland North Florida around midnight tonight.
2. There is a “low risk” of severe storms and a moderate risk of strong storms across the entire NE FL/SE GA region as it moves rapidly eastward during the overnight hours and pushes into the Atlantic Waters by sunrise Tuesday Morning.
3. Gusty Strong and/or Damaging Winds are the main threat. Large Hail and/or an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out.
4. Monitor NWS Jacksonville and local media outlets for updates. Have a plan to be able to receive warnings during the overnight hours by using NOAA Weather Radio or other technology.
5. This will be the only briefing issued on this event unless a Severe Weather Watch is issued for the area.

02-15-16
17:30 hrs