Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 4:09PM CDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 2:09pm
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 409 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Antioch to 11 miles north of New Brockton to
near Dozier. Movement was east at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Elba, Enterprise, Fort Rucker, Ozark, Level Plains, Newton, New
Brockton, Ariton, Lee, Mixons Crossroads, Hunt Field, Curtis, Carl
Folsom A/p, Hooper Stage Field, Camp Humming Hills, Clintonville,
Ewell, Roeton, Dale County Lake, and Camp Alaflo Bsa.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms 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:
Coffee; Dale
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov