Special Weather Statement Florida | Effective 03/16/2026 01:56

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