Overview
- The storm formed over the Gulf of Mexico and reached Mexico Beach around sunrise, moving east at roughly 20 mph.
- The National Weather Service mapped the line of storms from 7 miles south of Wewahitchka to near White City to about 30 miles southwest of Tyndall Air Force Base.
- NWS Tallahassee issued severe thunderstorm warnings for Gulf, southern Liberty, and Franklin counties while urging vigilance for quickly developing tornadoes.
- Forecasters recorded wind gusts up to 60 mph and warned of potential damage to roofs, siding, and trees along with a flash flood risk.
- Reports noted overturned trailers and RVs, scattered debris, power interruptions, and emergency crews monitoring flooded roads as the morning alerts remained in effect.