Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 8:23AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 5:23am
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 7:00am
Description:
At 823 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Quitman, moving northeast 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...
Nashville, Adel, Valdosta, Quitman, Lakeland, Hahira, Sparks, Boston,
Ray City, Moody Air Force Base, Remerton, Meigs, Morven, Barwick,
Cecil, Dills, Grooverville, Barretts, New Lois, and Massee.
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.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 200 PM EDT for Big Bend
Florida...and south central Georgia.
Area Description:
Inland Jefferson; Cook; Berrien; Thomas; Brooks; Lowndes; Lanier
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov