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| National Weather Service SPC |
By Ciara Perez, Senior Multimedia Correspondent
iSkyNews.com (ISN) – Published February 15th, 2026
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Severe Storms Expected in North Florida This Afternoon ⚠️ Tornado Watch Likely | 80% Chance
A line of strong storms is moving into North Florida, and conditions are becoming more favorable for damaging winds and a couple of tornadoes later today.
- 🌡️ Temperatures rising into the 70s
- 💧 Humidity increasing (dewpoints in the 60s)
- ⚡ Storm energy building (MLCAPE 500–1000 J/kg)
- 🌪️ Wind patterns support rotating storms (SRH 200–300 m²/s²)
Main threats:
- Tornadoes (possibly EF1–EF2, 85–115 mph)
- Wind gusts up to 70 mph
- Isolated hail up to 1.25 inches
A Tornado Watch is expected soon for parts of north and northeast Florida, including areas near Gainesville, Lake City, and Jacksonville. Stay weather-aware and have alerts enabled.
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