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Severe Storm Alert: Hail & High Winds Slam Tallahassee Area
11 Jul
Summary
- Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Gadsden and Leon counties.
- Winds up to 60 mph and hail up to 0.75 inches are expected.
- Residents are urged to seek shelter in an interior room immediately.
A severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Tallahassee on Friday, July 10, at 5:06 p.m. EDT. The warning affects Gadsden and much of Leon County and was set to expire at 6:15 p.m. EDT.
Meteorologists predicted hazardous conditions, including wind gusts reaching 60 mph and hail stones approximately 0.75 inches in size. The National Weather Service advised residents to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building for protection.
The storm was located near Crawfordville, moving northeast at 15 mph. Impacts were expected to include damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Key areas potentially affected by the severe weather included Tallahassee, Woodville, and Florida State University.
