Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 25 at 9:27PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 25, 2026 - 6:27pm
Expires:
August 25, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
At 927 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Cairo, moving southeast 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...
Tallahassee, Cairo, Thomasville, Ochlocknee, Whigham, Akridge, Grady
Co A/p, Moncrief, Capel, Elpino, Lake Iamonia, Rocky Hill, Harrells
Still, Reno, Princes Still, Peoples Still, Spence, Dawesville,
Quality, and Pine Park.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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:
Leon; Grady; Thomas
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov