A strong cold front moved through the area during the afternoon hours of Feb 15th.  The airmass ahead of the front was relatively unstable, and shear was very strong.  The result was a round of strong to severe storms across the tri-state area with damaging winds and a few tornadoes, including a strong EF2 tornado in Early county, GA.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, FLORIDA
From 15-FEB-21 15:00:00 to 15-FEB-21 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: UNION CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down across all lanes of Highway 71.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, FLORIDA
From 15-FEB-21 14:43:00 to 15-FEB-21 14:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIDGETOP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A power line was blown down at the corner of Coral and Galconda Street in Compass Lake.

Tornado in WASHINGTON, FLORIDA
From 15-FEB-21 14:39:00 to 15-FEB-21 14:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: GILBERTS MILL
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado briefly touched down near Wheeler Lane and tracked north-northeast for a short distance before lifting. On the Wheeler Farm property, an outbuilding was pulled from its anchorage and lofted about 20 yards. It has been anchored by wooden poles in concrete, although the concrete was shallow. Nearby outbuildings were not damaged. A few pine trees along the driveway of the property were snapped. Further north on Wheeler lane, a double wide manufactured home has some roof damage. Other trees were uprooted on Pineoaks Lane and Akers Trail. The damage was consistent with a high end EF0 with max estimated winds around 85 mph.

Tornado in BAY, FLORIDA
From 15-FEB-21 14:02:00 to 15-FEB-21 14:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: GULF RESORT BEACH
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A brief EF0 tornado came onshore just west of Pier Park shortly after 2pm CT on February 15th. Minor damage to structures near the beach was noted, along with damage to poles, bleachers, and fencing at Frank Brown Park before the tornado dissipated. The tornado is estimated to have had peak winds around 85 mph and less than 50 yards wide. Additional damage to the east of the path was likely due to damaging straight line winds from the rear flank downdraft of the parent supercell. Winds in this area may have been as high as 80 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAY, FLORIDA
From 15-FEB-21 14:03:00 to 15-FEB-21 14:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: BID-A-WEE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Power lines were blown down near Runway Island in the Panama City Beach area.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAY, FLORIDA
From 15-FEB-21 14:05:00 to 15-FEB-21 14:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: GULF RESORT BEACH
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Roof damage occurred to a 3 unit duplex.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAY, FLORIDA
From 15-FEB-21 14:05:00 to 15-FEB-21 14:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: PANAMA CITY BEACH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Multiple trees were blown down in Palmetto Trace.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAY, FLORIDA
From 15-FEB-21 14:20:00 to 15-FEB-21 14:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: VICKSBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down across the roadway near Highway 388 and Burnt Mill Creek Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAY, FLORIDA
From 15-FEB-21 14:20:00 to 15-FEB-21 14:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: VICKSBURG
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Windows were blown out and a small greenhouse was destroyed near Deane Bozeman School.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAY, FLORIDA
From 15-FEB-21 14:21:00 to 15-FEB-21 14:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: VICKSBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A tree was blown down on Spikes Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAY, FLORIDA
From 15-FEB-21 14:25:00 to 15-FEB-21 14:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOUTHPORT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A carport was destroyed by strong winds in the Southport area.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAY, FLORIDA
From 15-FEB-21 14:30:00 to 15-FEB-21 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST PANAMA CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Power lines were blown down on the west end of Panama City Beach.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, FLORIDA
From 15-FEB-21 14:30:00 to 15-FEB-21 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PORTER LAKE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Some damage occurred to a farm with a carport destroyed.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALHOUN, FLORIDA
From 15-FEB-21 14:57:00 to 15-FEB-21 14:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITE POND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was blown down onto a trailer along NW County Road 274.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, FLORIDA
From 15-FEB-21 15:00:00 to 15-FEB-21 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SINK CREEK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were blown down on Highway 73 along the Jackson/Calhoun county line.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALHOUN, FLORIDA
From 15-FEB-21 15:05:00 to 15-FEB-21 15:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLARKSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were blown down in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, FLORIDA
From 15-FEB-21 15:09:00 to 15-FEB-21 15:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARIANNA MUNICIPAL ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A WeatherSTEM station near the Marianna airport measured a wind gust of 58 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, FLORIDA
From 15-FEB-21 15:10:00 to 15-FEB-21 15:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROUND LAKE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wind damage was reported to 3 residential structures.  No injuries or major damage occurred.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, FLORIDA
From 15-FEB-21 15:10:00 to 15-FEB-21 15:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A mobile home sustained roof damage on Green Acres Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, FLORIDA
From 15-FEB-21 15:30:00 to 15-FEB-21 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOPEWELL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Three power outages occurred due to tree debris on power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, FLORIDA
From 15-FEB-21 17:42:00 to 15-FEB-21 17:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALMA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were blown down at Boston Highway and Still Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in DIXIE, FLORIDA
From 15-FEB-21 19:15:00 to 15-FEB-21 19:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: CROSS CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

There were a few reports of trees blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in BAY, FLORIDA
From 15-FEB-21 14:06:00 to 15-FEB-21 14:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: GULF RESORT BEACH
Magnitude: 65.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Station PCBF1 measured a wind gust of 75 mph.