Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 4:52PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 1:52pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 452 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Crawfordville. The strong thunderstorm is nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Crawfordville, St. Marks, Shadeville, Port Leon, Medart, Wakulla
Beach, Buckhorn, Hyde Park, Wakulla Springs, Arran, Bethel, and
Tully.
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.
Area Description:
Inland Wakulla; Coastal Wakulla
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov