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    Severe Thanksgiving weather in Bay County could include hail, tornado

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    PANAMA CITY — The National Weather Service Tallahassee has updated its forecast for the possible threat of severe weather this Thanksgiving in Bay County.

    This is accompanied by a frost which is expected to hit the region on Monday.

    As of Tuesday morning, the main threat was identified as isolated, damaging wind gusts of up to 60 mph. On Wednesday, the NWS added hail and a small tornado risk to the mix of potential weather threats for Thanksgiving.

    The risk of severe weather remains at a marginal level, or 1 in 5 on the NWS threat scale. This means there is a 5% to 14% chance of isolated, damaging wind gusts and hail within 25 miles of a given point in the forecast area.

    National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration storm forecast center shows a 2% chance of tornadoes in Bay County on Thursday.

    The cold front moving through the region is expected to bring showers and thunderstorms. The NWS expects clusters of storms to move across parts of the Florida Panhandle ahead of the front Thursday morning.

    If severe weather conditions occur, it will be in the morning and afternoon.

    Thanksgiving weather is expected to give way to clear skies and cold temperatures Friday and through the weekend.

    Thanksgiving Day Weather Forecast, Temperatures in Florida

    Before a series of cold fronts arrive, Florida residents will first experience above-normal temperatures for Thanksgiving, according to the Florida Division of Emergency Management.

    Here’s what you can expect:

    • Pensacola: high 76; minimum 49. Risk of showers, thunderstorms.
    • Tallahassee: high 77; low 54. Chance of showers.
    • Jacksonville: high 80; low 62. Sunny and windy.
    • Daytona Beach: high 80; low 63. Mostly sunny.
    • Melbourne: maximum 82; minimum 63. Sunny.
    • Vero Beach: high 82; low 61. Sunny.
    • Fort Pierce: maximum 82; low 61. Sunny.
    • Stuart: maximum 81; minimum 65. Sunny.
    • West Palm Beach: high 80; minimum 69. Sunny.
    • Naples: maximum 79; minimum 65. Sunny.
    • Fort Myers: high 81; minimum 63. Sunny.
    • Sarasota: high 77; minimum 68. Sunny.

    Frost, frost warning expected in Florida

    THE coldest temperatures of the season will arrive late this weekend and early next week, particularly in North Florida, according to the Florida Division of Emergency Management.

    With a light wind, temperatures Sunday morning will be much cooler than they are. Temperatures felt Sunday morning will be between 20 and 30 degrees (28-32 degrees) across much of the Panhandle and Big Bend, with temperatures between 30 and 30 degrees along the coast and in the Suwannee Valley. . Across the rest of the state, low temperatures will fall into the 40s and 50s in Central Florida and the 50s and 60s in South Florida.

    Overnight Sunday, the first frost of the season will likely develop as low temperatures throughout the I-10 corridor fall near and below freezing (30 to 34 degrees). A Freeze Warning will likely be issued for several interior locations in the I-10 corridor and widespread freezing will be possible.

    Temperatures felt early Monday morning will fall into the 20s to 30s throughout North Florida, 30s to 30s across the Northern Peninsula and Natural Coast, and 30s to 30s across inland Central Florida heading from Lake Okeechobee.

    Here’s what you can expect:

    • Pensacola
      • Sunday: High 60; weak 41
      • Monday: maximum 56; weak 41
    • Tallahassee
      • Sunday: maximum 62; low 35
      • Monday: maximum 56; weak 33
    • Jacksonville
      • Sunday: maximum 62; weak 41
      • Monday: maximum 56; weak 38
    • Daytona Beach
      • Sunday: maximum 65; weak 47
      • Monday: High 60; weak 47
    • Melbourne
      • Sunday: maximum 71; weak 52
      • Monday: maximum 66; weak 52
    • Véro Beach
      • Sunday: maximum 72; weak 53
      • Monday: maximum 68; weak 52
    • Fort Pierce
      • Sunday: maximum 72; weak 53
      • Monday: maximum 68; weak 53
    • Stuart
      • Sunday: maximum 72; weak 57
      • Monday: maximum 68; weak 58
    • West Palm Beach
      • Sunday: maximum 74; weak 62
      • Monday: maximum 69; weak 63
    • Naples
      • Sunday: maximum 75; weak 52
      • Monday: maximum 69; low 50
    • Fort Myers
      • Sunday: maximum 74; weak 49
      • Monday: maximum 68; weak 46
    • Sarasota
      • Sunday: maximum 69; weak 51
      • Monday: maximum 64; weak 47

    What is a freeze warning?

    Freeze warnings are issued when temperatures should be below 32 degrees for several hours over the next 24 hours, according to the National Weather Service.

    A severe frost warning is issued if the temperature is expected to be below 28 degrees for at least three hours.

    Plants left outdoors can be killed.

    Severe frosts occur in rural areas of inland South Florida about once every 10 years, and less frequently along coastal metropolitan areas.

    What is a frozen watch?

    A freeze watch is issued when there is a risk of significant and widespread freezing temperatures in the next 24 to 36 hours, the National Weather Service said.

    The potential for frost will be mentioned in a public forecast if it is forecast, according to the National Weather Service.

    Plants left outdoors may be damaged.

    Is there a special warning if frost is expected in Florida?

    Temperatures between 33 and 36 degrees, with clear skies and light winds over a wide area are conditions likely to cause frost.

    Frosts can occur even with temperatures in the mid-30s if there is enough humidity and calm winds, the weather service said.

    What is wind chill?

    Wind chill describes the rate of heat loss from the human body when cold temperatures and wind combine.

    THE wind chill can make it feel much colder outside than the actual temperature.

    “As winds increase, heat is carried away from the body at a faster rate, lowering both skin temperature and, eventually, internal body temperature. Exposure to low wind chill can be life-threatening for both humans and animals, the only effect being the result. The wind chill has on inanimate objects, such as vehicles, is that it reduces the time it takes for the object to cool down to the actual air temperature (it cannot cool the object below this temperature).

    How to prepare for the cold in Florida?

    The Florida Division of Emergency Management offered these tTips for staying safe in cold weather:

    • Protect people: Remember to dress in layers and wear a hat and gloves. It is important to try to stay out of the wind and stay dry.
    • Protect animals: If cold weather is coming, be sure to bring your pets inside or provide them with a warm shelter to stay in.
    • Protect plants: Cover cold-sensitive plants to protect them from dangerous temperatures.
    • Protect the pipes: Cover pipes and let outdoor faucets drain slowly to prevent them from freezing and breaking.
    • Practice fire safety: Use safe heating sources indoors. Do not use combustion appliances such as grills; they release carbon monoxide, which is a deadly gas. Also be sure to use heaters according to their instructions and be aware of open flames.

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