Special Weather Statement Florida | Effective 03/15/2026 23:38

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 2:38AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 15, 2026 - 11:38pm
Expires: 
March 16, 2026 - 12:15am
Description: 
At 238 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Woodville, moving northeast at 40 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... Woodville, St. Marks, Wakulla, Newport, Cody, Shadeville, Hyde Park, Wakulla Springs, Fanlew, Natural Bridge, Vereen, and Plum Orchard.
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.
Area Description: 
Leon; Inland Jefferson; Inland Wakulla; Coastal Wakulla
Forcast Office: 
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov