India, March 16 -- Washington, Jackson, Bay, Walton, and Holmes counties are under a Tornado Watch in effect until 3:00 A.M. CDT Sunday as spring break 2025 kicks off the first weekend, people in the Florida Panhandle have increased risk of severe weather

A Wind Advisory is also active across the Panhandle until Sunday as a powerful storm system moves eastward.

A severe squall line of storms advancing from the west increases the threat of damaging winds, heavy rain and even tornadoes as a cold front seeps in from the west. Pensacola and Panama City are on the edge of a high-risk zone, with forecasters closely monitoring the storm's path.

While a tornado watch has been issued for Panama City, a High Surf Warning has been issued for Pens...