Florida Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/17/2026 13:59

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 4:59PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 17, 2026 - 1:59pm
Expires: 
August 17, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description: 
At 459 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles east of Stonemill Creek, or 16 miles south of Blountstown. 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... Orange, East Camp, Jewel Fire Tower, Kern, Wilma, Lewis, Vilas, Jensen Place, Nixon Garden, Twin Pole, and Central City.
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: 
Northern Liberty; Southern Liberty
Forcast Office: 
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov