Tallahassee, Florida – A tornado warning is in effect for central Lafayette County, prompting immediate shelter precautions Sunday afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service in Tallahassee, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Mayo at 3:41 p.m. EST, moving northeast at 65 mph. The warning remains in effect until 4 p.m. EST.
The storm is radar-indicated and capable of producing a tornado, forecasters said. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes could be damaged or destroyed, and damage to roofs, windows and vehicles is possible. Tree damage is also likely.
The dangerous storm was expected to move near Mayo around 3:45 p.m., with additional impacts possible in San Pedro Junction and Alton.
Maximum hail size associated with the storm is estimated at three-quarters of an inch.
Residents are urged to take cover immediately in a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Those in mobile homes or vehicles should move to the nearest substantial shelter and avoid windows.
Drivers in the Big Bend region may encounter rapidly changing road conditions as the storm moves northeast.
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