South Florida is bracing for another round of severe weather on Monday, as strong winds, hail, and the possibility of a tornado loom over the region. This comes after a series of powerful storms swept through parts of Florida and Georgia on Sunday, causing damage and prompting tornado warnings.

On Sunday, the Miami and Florida Keys areas were placed under a Tornado Watch, experiencing heavy rainfall and fierce winds, with gusts reaching up to 67 mph, as reported by the University of Miami Health System. While the Miami area was spared from tornadoes, multiple reports of tornadoes came in from North Florida and South Georgia. Over 26 Tornado Warnings were issued during the intense weather conditions.

The National Weather Service in Tallahassee will be assessing the potential tornado damage near Valdosta, Georgia, on Monday. The last time Valdosta faced a Tornado Warning in February was back in 2009. Local media reported that several homes were damaged by an apparent tornado in Lowndes County, Valdosta.

The approaching severe weather is due to a low-pressure system that will move south across the Florida Peninsula, following a similar pattern to Sunday. The thunderstorms are expected to sweep across the peninsula, passing through the Interstate 4 corridor.

Furthermore, hazardous marine conditions are also a concern along Florida's coasts. A Gale Warning has been issued for Flagler Beach to Sebastian Inlet until Wednesday, with waves potentially reaching 6 to 12 feet by Tuesday and Wednesday.

The Storm Prediction Center, part of the NOAA, has categorized the Miami area and the Florida Keys at a Level 1 out of 5 risk for severe weather on Monday. Potential threats include large hail, wind gusts over 60 mph, and the possibility of a tornado.

Over an inch of rain is expected to fall in South Florida by Monday, with some areas in far southwestern Florida potentially seeing up to 2 inches. However, the good news is that the storm system is projected to move away from Florida into the Atlantic, bringing a quieter weather pattern and mild temperatures after Monday.

The improved weather conditions will also benefit the four private Ax-3 mission astronauts, who are scheduled to return from the International Space Station and splash down off Florida's coast on Tuesday. Stormy conditions in Florida had initially caused SpaceX to delay their return by several days.

As South Florida prepares for another day of potentially severe weather, residents are advised to stay alert and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety.