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The National Weather Service upgraded Southeast Alabama, parts of southwest Georgia, and the Florida Panhandle to an enhanced risk (level 3/5) for overnight severe storms, with a squall line capable of damaging winds and isolated tornadoes. If any pre-squall supercells form, stronger tornadoes and larger hail could occur. The earliest arrival is around 3 a.m. CT, with the greatest risk from 4–7 a.m. CT.
A tragic murder in the Florida Panhandle involving the death of Danika Troy has led to the arrest of two teenagers after a confession, shocking the local community and prompting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death.
Severe storms swept across Central Florida, causing damaging winds and possible tornadoes. The aftermath includes a tree falling onto a mobile home in Belleview and damage in Panama City, where multiple suspected tornadoes are believed to have touched down. The NWS in Tallahassee will send survey teams to confirm tornadoes and possible tornadic ratings. Over 80,000 are without power in Florida amid the severe weather threat.
Suspected tornadoes caused extensive damage in the Florida Panhandle, including a destroyed marina, leveled condominium building, and flipped boats. Multiple communities were affected, with reports of significant injuries but no deaths as of Tuesday afternoon. Florida officials closed schools and activated the National Guard in response to the severe weather, with ongoing search and rescue efforts and continued weather alerts for high winds and tornadoes in North and Central Florida.