If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 AM CST for the Panhandle of Florida.

At 711 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Destin, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Santa Rosa Beach, Eglin Air Force Base, Freeport, Portland, Villa Tasso, Blue Mountain Beach, Rock Hill, Miramar Beach, Point Washington, Gulf Pines, Bunker, Sandestin, Four Mile Village, and New Home.