A tornado watch has been issued for large portions of Florida, Alabama, and Georgia, as a volatile weather system moves across the southeastern United States, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
UPDATE: 2 separate tornadoes reported!
The storm south of Freeport, FL developed a nasty looking wall cloud and tried to drop a tornado/waterspout right near me, she just didn’t have the juice and it was a brief attempt!@weathertrackus@[email protected]/tZl4swBG4Q
— Carmen Palermo (@CPalermo_Storms) January 25, 2026
In Florida, a tornado warning was in effect until 3:15 p.m. CST for northeastern Bay County and southeastern Washington County. At 2:43 p.m. CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located approximately 12 miles northwest of Lynn Haven and moving east at 30 mph.
In Georgia, a separate tornado warning was issued until 4:00 p.m. EST for Baker County and northeastern Early County. At 3:36 p.m. EST, a severe thunderstorm with tornado potential was located near Arlington, moving east at 45 mph. Affected areas included Damascus, Milford, and Patmos.
The watch, identified as Tornado Watch No. 4, remains in effect until 6:00 p.m. CST on Sunday, January 25, 2026, and includes both inland counties and adjacent coastal waters.
The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center confirmed that conditions are favorable for the development of tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, and large hail across the affected areas. Tornado watches indicate that severe weather is possible and that residents should remain alert and prepared to act quickly if warnings are issued.
In Florida, the watch covers multiple counties in the northwest region, including Bay, Escambia, Holmes, Jackson, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Walton, Washington, Calhoun, and Gulf-adjacent areas. Cities such as Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Crestview, Milton, Niceville, and Gulf Breeze fall within the watch area. Coastal zones, including Pensacola Bay and Choctawhatchee Bay, are also included, highlighting potential risks for marine and coastal communities.
In Alabama, the watch spans central and southern counties, including Barbour, Russell, Covington, Baldwin, Montgomery, Houston, Escambia, and Geneva, among others. Communities such as Eufaula, Phenix City, Andalusia, and Opp are advised to closely monitor weather updates as storms intensify throughout the afternoon…