Unusual Tornado Setup Near Florida's Category 2 Isaias

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Isaias is approaching the Alabama-Florida border as a Category 2 storm, and forecasters are tracking an elevated tornado threat across northern Florida. The National Weather Service in Tallahassee expects landfall late Friday, while the Florida Public Radio Emergency Network cites strong wind shear, daytime heating and supercell thunderstorms. Tornadoes may form far from the storm’s center and could be rain-wrapped or occur at night. The greatest threat is expected from after sunset Friday through much of Saturday, with hazardous bands easing from late Saturday into Sunday. Disclosure: This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.

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00:00Isaias is projected to make landfall near Pensacola with 5 to 7 feet of storm surge.

00:05DeSarit News reports that projection.

00:07But what about the less visible tornado threat?

00:10The Category 2 storm neared the Alabama-Florida border early Friday.

00:14The National Weather Service, the Federal Forecasting Agency, expects landfall late Friday.

00:20Meanwhile, Florida Public Radio Emergency Network meteorologists expect tornado conditions even more favorable than usual.

00:27That comparison concerns landfalling tropical systems with conditions resembling Hurricane Milton in 2024.

00:34So tornado watches are likely through the Suwanee Valley to near Jacksonville.

00:39The main corridor follows Interstate 10 from Pensacola to Jacksonville.

00:44Forecasters cite wind shear, daytime heating, and distant supercell thunderstorms.

00:48Rain-wrapped or nighttime tornadoes could be harder to see.

00:52The greatest threat spans Friday after sunset through much of Saturday.

00:55Bans are expected to ease late Saturday into Sunday.

00:59Disclosure.

01:00This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.

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