Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 18 at 4:43PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 18, 2026 - 1:43pm
Expires:
August 18, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 443 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 14 miles west of Crawfordville to 12 miles east
of St. Marks. Movement was southeast at 10 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, Woodville, Tallahassee State College, Florida State
University, St. Marks, Midway, Crawfordville, Florida A and M, Doak
Campbell Stadium, Wakulla, Sopchoppy, Lake Bradford, Cody, Jewel Fire
Tower, Wakulla Springs, South City, Medart, Bloxham, Tallahassee
Regional A/P, and Natural Bridge.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
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:
Gadsden; Leon; Inland Jefferson; Inland Wakulla; Inland Taylor; Coastal Franklin; Coastal Jefferson; Coastal Wakulla; Coastal Taylor; Northern Liberty; Southern Liberty
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov