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Severe Thunderstorm Alert: Hail and 60 MPH Winds Hit Tallahassee Area
28 Jul
Summary
- Severe thunderstorm warning issued for parts of Jefferson and Leon counties.
- Winds up to 60 mph and hail as large as 0.75 inches are expected.
- Residents are advised to move to an interior room on the lowest floor.
A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for western Jefferson County and northeastern Leon County in Florida on Monday, July 27, by the National Weather Service in Tallahassee. The warning was set to be in effect until 8:30 p.m. EDT.
The storm, located near Tallahassee at 7:41 p.m. EDT, was moving south at approximately 15 mph. Meteorologists warned of hazardous conditions, including wind gusts reaching 60 mph and hail the size of pennies (0.75 inches). These conditions pose a risk of damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Officials strongly advised residents to take protective measures, such as moving to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. A severe thunderstorm is defined by the National Weather Service as a storm producing winds of 58 mph or higher, or hail one inch in diameter or larger, often accompanied by heavy rain.
