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Tornado Warning issued April 15 at 4:53PM CDT until April 15 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS Tallahassee FLCounties: Walton, FLThe National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a* Tornado Warning for... Southwestern Walton County in the Panhandle of Florida...* Until 530 PM CDT.* At 453 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Santa Rosa Beach, moving east at 45 mph.HAZARD...Tornado.SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely.* This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of southwestern Walton County, including the following locations... Port Washington, Gulf Pines, Bunker, Grayton Beach, Blue Mountain Beach, Seagrove Beach, Seaside, Sandestin, Four Mile Village and Miramar Beach.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.