Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 4:56AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 1:56am
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 2:45am
Description:
At 455 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of thunderstorms
13 miles south of Midway, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Tallahassee, Woodville, Carrabelle, Monticello, Tallahassee State
College, Florida State University, Eastpoint, St. Marks,
Crawfordville, Florida A and M, St George Island, Doak Campbell
Stadium, Wakulla, Franklin, Sopchoppy, Lake Bradford, Cody, Jewel
Fire Tower, Wakulla Springs, and St George Island St Pk.
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:
Inland Franklin; Leon; Inland Jefferson; Inland Wakulla; Coastal Franklin; Coastal Jefferson; Coastal Wakulla; Southern Liberty
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov