As per reports, severe thunderstorms, accompanied by high winds and possible tornadoes, have prompted a state of emergency in twelve counties in northern Florida on Saturday (11 May).

• The Governor declared the state of emergency due to the substantial destruction caused to critical state infrastructure, residential areas, businesses, and power lines across North Florida.
• The storms resulted in a power outage affecting approximately 97500 residents in the greater Tallahassee area, with restoration efforts expected to extend through the weekend.
• Tallahassee city officials reported damage to 11 substations, prolonging the restoration process. Additionally, tornadoes may have impacted parts of Gadsden, Leon, and Walton counties, with recorded wind speeds reaching up to 73 miles per hour.
• The National Weather Service (NWS) forecasts continued storm activity through Monday (13 May). The risk of flash flooding remains high as warm Gulf air moves into the region, saturating already damp soil and posing a threat to the Southeast and Gulf Coast states.
• A storm system crossing the Lower Mississippi Valley into the Southeast is expected to affect Gulf Coast states, posing further risks of flooding, according to the National Weather Service.