Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 7 at 11:20AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 7, 2026 - 8:20am
Expires:
May 7, 2026 - 9:15am
Description:
At 1120 AM EDT/1020 AM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong
thunderstorm 9 miles northeast of Chattahoochee, or 13 miles
southwest of Bainbridge, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Bainbridge, Havana, Cairo, Quincy, Whigham, West Bainbridge,
Chattahoochee, Sneads, Gretna, Grand Ridge, Attapulgus, Climax,
Capel, Florence, Jamieson, Recovery, Harrells Still, Laingkat,
Calvary, and Princes Still.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in Tallahassee.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 200 PM EDT/100 PM CDT/ for
Big Bend and the Panhandle of Florida...and south central and
southwestern Georgia.
Area Description:
Jackson; Gadsden; Seminole; Decatur; Grady
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov