Special Weather Statement Florida, Georgia | Effective 03/16/2026 00:16

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 3:16AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 16, 2026 - 12:16am
Expires: 
March 16, 2026 - 12:45am
Description: 
At 315 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of thunderstorms 10 miles northwest of Monticello, moving north at 45 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, Monticello, Thomasville, Boston, Alma, Everett, Rocky Hill, Miccosukee, Casa Blanco, Lake Miccosukee, Pisgah Church, Fincher, Moncrief, Festus, Lake Iamonia, Lois, Orchard Pond, Eason, Killearn Lakes, and Jarrott.
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; Grady; Thomas
Forcast Office: 
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov