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The storm dumped as much as a foot of rain on some cities as it barreled across the Florida Peninsula. It was forecast to bring severe rain and wind to the state for at least another day before moving north.

Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn have all been visible to the naked eye in the night sky over the weekend.

The rare sight of five bright planets lining up with the moon wowed skywatchers around the world Friday.

Bay County is under a tornado watch until 6 p.m. today, according to the National Weather Service in Tallahassee.

A tornado warning has been issued for parts of Leon and Gadsden counties.

Destructive winds and tornadoes will be the primary threats from the storms that will move through the Bay County area Tuesday night and Wednesday.

The National Weather Service has issued warning of potential severe weather hitting the Big Bend region Tuesday night and continuing into Wednesday.

Officials said Fridays suspected tornado in the St. Andrews area tore the roofs off several homes, downed power lines, and caused widespread damage.

Although there was a nip in the air on Monday, warmer weather is forecast for Bay County on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

VALDOSTA — Forecasters say heavy weather, including possible severe thunderstorms and tornadoes, is expected late Monday across South Georgia.