Mexico Beach, FL – Preliminary findings from the National Weather Service (NWS) in Tallahassee confirm that an EF-1 tornado touched down in Mexico Beach during Monday morning’s storm, packing maximum winds of 100 miles per hour.
According to the NWS report issued at 11:15 a.m. CDT Tuesday, the twister was associated with a strong line of storms that moved through the Florida Panhandle early Monday. Meteorologists are still assessing the tornado’s path and duration, and a full survey summary is expected later today or by Wednesday.
An EF-1 rating on the Enhanced Fujita Scale indicates moderate damage potential, typically involving roof and siding damage to homes, downed trees, and powerline impacts. So far, no major injuries or fatalities have been reported, though local officials continue to review storm damage across Bay County.
Residents along the Gulf Coast are urged to remain weather-aware, as additional storms could develop later this week. The NWS said it will release a full track map and updated damage details once survey crews complete their review.
This tornado adds to a growing list of severe weather events impacting the region this fall, coming nearly seven years after Hurricane Michael devastated the same coastal area.
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