A Tornado Watch is in place for Washington, Jackson, Bay, Walton and Holmes county through 3:00 A.M. CDT Sunday. A Wind Advisory is in effect for the Panhandle through 4:00 A.M. CDT Sunday. A cold front off to the west is making its way eastward to the Panhandle, a squall line ahead of the front bringing severe storms along with it. Western counties such as Walton, Holmes, Washington, and western Jackson, are in the Moderate Severe Risk, which means widespread severe storms are likely. Eastern Jackson, Calhoun, Bay, Gulf, western Franklin, and Liberty counties are in an Enhanced Risk for severe weather. This means that numerous severe storms are possible. No matter what categorical risk you are in, make sure you have a plan to stay safe. Possible embedded tornadoes are likely ahead of the front. Gusts up to 70+ mph are possible, as well as large hail. Please make sure you have multiple ways to receive information and updates for severe weather. Western counties will be the first to get severe weather, earliest starting at 10 P.M. CDT. This front will be quick, leaving the viewing area near 8 A.M. CDT Sunday. If you live in an apartment or home, the safest place to be is in the lowest and most central part of your building or house, preferably without windows. If you are in a mobile home, please make a safety plan to leave during this severe weather event. It is not safe to stay in a mobile home during severe weather. Please make sure to listen to local authorities and meteorologist to stay updated. Download the StormTrack 13 app to make sure you are getting weather alerts.

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