Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 19 at 3:46PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 19, 2026 - 12:46pm
Expires:
August 19, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 346 PM EDT/246 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from 13 miles southeast of
Wewahitchka to 11 miles northwest of Carrabelle. These storms were
nearly stationary.
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...
East Camp, Buck Siding, Morgan Place, High Bluff, Beverly, Owens
Bridge, Kern, Wilma, Sumatra, Howard Creek, Willis Landing, Twin
Pole, Creels, Hays Place, Dalkeith, and Fort Gadsden.
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:
Inland Gulf; Inland Franklin; Coastal Franklin; Southern Liberty
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov