US: FLASH: Tornado warning issued for parts of Bay, Calhoun, and Gulf counties, including Panama City, March 18. Take cover

Event

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Tornado Warning for portions of Bay, far western Calhoun, and far western Gulf county, Florida, US. The warning includes Panama City. The warning is active through at least 06:45 CDT.

The weather warnings could be extended or expanded at short notice.

This is a developing situation; additional information will be issued as warranted.

Advice

Seek shelter immediately in areas covered by the warning. Be prepared to quickly move to a safe location if new warnings are issued. Postpone driving until weather conditions improve. Charge battery-powered devices in case prolonged electricity outages occur. Monitor local media for updated emergency and weather information.