Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 8 at 5:17PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 8, 2026 - 2:17pm
Expires:
May 8, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 517 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles south of Donalsonville, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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, West Bainbridge, Climax, Brinson, Vada, Hanover, Ausmac,
Eldorendo, Decatur Co A/P, Steinham Store, Harrells Still, Cyrene,
and Peoples Still.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Miller; Baker; Mitchell; Decatur; Grady
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov