Severe Storms Expected Sunday Across North Florida and South Georgia, SPC Warns
By Staff Reporter iSkyNews.com – February 14, 2026
FLORIDA — The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center (SPC) is highlighting an elevated threat for severe thunderstorms on Sunday, placing parts of northern Florida and southern Georgia under a Slight Risk for severe weather.
The Day 2 Convective Outlook, issued late Saturday morning, warns that storms developing Sunday afternoon and evening could produce damaging wind gusts and a couple of tornadoes, with the SPC noting the potential for a strong tornado or two.
Millions in the Risk Zones
According to the National Weather Service SPC:
Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5)
- Area: 36,586 sq. mi.
- Population: 3,607,941
- Major cities: Jacksonville, Tallahassee, Gainesville, Ocala, Valdosta
Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5)
- Area: 92,120 sq. mi.
- Population: 13,531,515
- Major cities: New Orleans, Tampa, St. Petersburg, Orlando, Montgomery
The tornado outlook mirrors these zones, with a 5% tornado risk across the Slight Risk area and a 2% tornado risk extending into central Florida and parts of the Gulf Coast.
Cold Front to Trigger Stronger Storms in East Central Florida
Forecasters say a cold front will sweep southeast across the state Sunday evening, pushing a band of showers and thunderstorms into east central Florida. Some storms may become strong to marginally severe, capable of producing:
- 45–60 mph wind gusts
- Deadly lightning
- Locally heavy rainfall
- A tornado or two cannot be ruled out
Residents are urged to stay alert as conditions evolve.
“Remember to have more than one way to receive a warning,” meteorologists emphasized.
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