A Slight Risk (2 of 5) for severe storms has been introduced for our western most counties for Friday. The Slight Risk for excessive rainfall on Friday has been pulled back to the west, with a Marginal risk for our northwestern counties and western FL panhandle.
A Slight Risk (2 of 4) for Excessive Rainfall has been introduced for most of the area into the forecast for Saturday May 18.
Bottom Line:
Possible severe storms and heavy rainfall is expected during the day on Friday and may continue into Saturday.
Overview:
A Marginal (1 of 5) Risk for severe storms is possible for Friday for areas along and west of the I-75 Corridor. A Slight (2 of 5) Risk exists for our western most counties. It would appear that another round of thunderstorms, capable of producing all hazards such as damaging winds, tornadoes, and hail, is possible. Heavy rain is also expected to accompany these storms. All counties except for Dixie Co, FL are highlighted in a Marginal (1 of 5) Risk for severe storms on Saturday. Same hazards from Friday will continue into Saturday.
Areas north and west of the Albany-Panama City line are in a Marginal (1 of 4) Risk for Excessive Rainfall on Friday, while Coffee and Dale County, AL are included in a Slight (2 of 4) Risk. The heavy rain threat continues into Saturday with a Slight (2 of 4) Risk highlighting most of the region, with the Southeast Big Bend in a Marginal Risk. Forecast rainfall totals are currently about 1-3 inches area wide, with isolated higher amounts.
The timing is subject to change as we are still a few days out, but the best timing for these storms will be from Friday afternoon through the overnight hours and through the day Saturday. Saturday's severe weather potential will be dependent on how Friday pans out.
The western Florida Panhandle has been upgraded to an Enhanced Risk (3 of 5) for severe storms late this morning through tonight. The Slight Risk (2 of 5) has been expanded further east into the western Big Bend, up into Albany, GA. The eastern extent of the region is included in a Marginal Risk (1 of 5) for severe storms today.
Regarding excessive rainfall: the Slight Risk (2 of 4) expanded further east to include the western Big Bend, while the Moderate Risk (3 of 5) still is highlighted for Walton County. For Tuesday, the Slight Risk (2 of 4) was trimmed back to the FL counties with SE AL and SW GA being placed in a Marginal Risk (1 of 4).
Overview:
Multiple rounds of storms are expected to occur. A round of strong to severe storms is expected this morning, with a Severe Thunderstorm Watch currently in place for most of southeast AL and the western FL Panhandle through 11 AM CDT. This system is expected to continue moving to the east and southeast and work its way through the Big Bend between late morning or early afternoon. This may be followed by another round of storms in the late afternoon through the evening, and some storms may also be severe. Additionally, more storms are expected Tuesday afternoon into the evening with some severe storms possible as well.
The Flood Risk remains with 2-5 inches in the forecast with isolated
Deputy Dallas Hancock and Sgt. Yuriana Vazquez represented the Tift County Sheriff's Office at the Annie Belle Clark Elementary School's Show & Tell Day.
The two Deputies enjoyed their time with the students answering questions about their duties in law enforcement.
Bottom Line:
A cold front moving into the Southeast later this week will bring the potential for a few rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms across the region. There is a Slight Risk (level 2 of 5) of severe weather with damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes possible Thursday afternoon into Friday morning.
Overview:
A strong cold front will push into the Southeast Thursday afternoon/evening. A few rounds of showers and thunderstorms are possible ahead of the front as it moves through. The first wave could impact southeast Alabama and southwest Georgia as early as Thursday afternoon, with subsequent rounds possible Thursday night into Friday morning. Damaging winds and hail are the primary threats, however, a few tornadoes cannot be ruled out at this time. As a result, the Storm Prediction Center has issued a Slight Risk (level 2 of 5) of severe weather Thursday afternoon into Friday morning.
Locally heavy rain is also possible Thursday afternoon into Friday morning, which could lead to localized flash flooding. The Weather Prediction Center has issued a Marginal Risk (level 1 of 4) of excessive rainfall both Thursday and Friday.
Sheriff Gene Scarbrough Swore In 5 New Detention Officers
From left to right: Charles King III, Osiris Esquivel, Erick Eugenio, Davin Fogarty & Joan Bozeman.
5th graders at the Len Lastinger Elementary School graduated this week from the 12 week C.H.A.M.P.S. program, Choosing Healthy Activities & Methods Promoting Safety. The program, taught by Deputy Sgt's Yuriana Vazquez & Senida Gongalez, provides guidance and the skills, ability and knowledge to be safe, healthy and happy in preparation for a successful life.
Ellie Porter was chosen as the C.H.A.M.P.S. student of the year for Len Lastinger. Isabella Hernandez was selected as the winner of the poster & essay contest with Josabeth Reyes 2nd and 3rd place went to Jaceon Woods.
Our thanks to the Tiftarea Auto Club, Derick Snow President & Gary Grimes Vice-President, for their donation today of 41 Teddy Care Bears to each of the local law enforcement agencies and the fire department.
Sheriff Gene Scarbrough said the Teddy Bears will be given to kids when they interact with deputies in an effort to provide comfort during moments of stress.
Sheriff Gene Scarbrough swore in two new Deputies today. From left to right: Deputy James Storms & Deputy Johnny Jackson.
Good Wednesday morning,
The most significant adjustment since Tuesday's briefings is a quicker arrival for a first round of severe thunderstorms over our Central Time Zone Counties. This first round will now arrive this afternoon.
The bigger severe event is still expected later tonight into Thursday morning.
Otherwise, expectations remain the same for this multi-hazard event.