Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 12 at 4:12AM CDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 12, 2026 - 2:12am
Expires:
March 12, 2026 - 3:00am
Description:
At 412 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 6 miles south of Slocomb to 12 miles northwest
of Vernon. Movement was east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Chipley, Graceville, Bonifay, Marianna, Bradford, Malone, Cottondale,
Greenwood, Ponce De Leon, Alford, Caryville, Wausau, Esto, Westville,
Campbellton, Noma, Black, Whitehead Crossroads, Cerrogordo, and
Gritney.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms 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.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 AM CDT for southeastern
Alabama...and the Panhandle of Florida.
Area Description:
Geneva; Houston; Holmes; Washington; Jackson
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov