Tornado Warning issued October 9 at 5:48PM EDT until October 9 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

At 548 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Eastpoint, moving north at 40 mph. HAZARD…Tornado. SOURCE…Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT…Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern Gulf and west central Franklin Counties, including the following locations… Franklin, Creels, Beverly, Hays Place, Green Point, and High Bluff.

Official safety instructions

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.

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