Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 12 at 4:51AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 12, 2026 - 1:51am
Expires:
March 12, 2026 - 2:45am
Description:
At 451 AM EDT/351 AM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from De Funiak Springs to 8
miles south of Mary Esther. Movement was east at 50 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...
Panama City Beach, Vernon, Santa Rosa Beach, De Funiak Springs,
Bonifay, Eglin Air Force Base, Bradford, Live Oak, Freeport, Ponce De
Leon, Alford, Wausau, Westville, Ebro, Whitehead Crossroads, Villa
Tasso, Gulf Resort Beach, Blue Mountain Beach, Seaside, and Rock
Hill.
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 800 AM EDT/700 AM CDT/ for
the Panhandle of Florida.
Area Description:
North Walton; Central Walton; Holmes; Washington; Jackson; Inland Bay; South Walton; Coastal Bay
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov