Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 9:08PM CDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 26, 2026 - 7:08pm
Expires:
August 26, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
At 907 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles south of Geneva, moving south at 15 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...
Bonifay, Ponce De Leon, Caryville, Westville, Black, Miller
Crossroads, Barker Store, Whitehead Crossroads, Cerrogordo,
Bethlehem, Prosperity, Gritney, Arrant Settlement, Sweetgum Head,
Five Points, Smith Crossroads, Hulaw, Hickory Hill, Izagora, and New
Hope.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
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:
Geneva; Holmes; Washington
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov