Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 4 at 4:18PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 4, 2026 - 1:18pm
Expires:
September 4, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 418 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles northeast of Tallahassee, moving north at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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...
Tallahassee, Fincher, Macon Community Park, Miccosukee Road Greenway,
Moncrief, Festus, Lake Iamonia, Baum, Maclay State Gardens, Rocky
Hill, Killearn Lakes, Miccosukee, Killearn Estates, Market District,
Jarrott, Bradfordville, Lloyd, Beachton, Forest Meadows Park, and
Pisgah Church.
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; Inland Jefferson; Grady; Thomas
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov