Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 19 at 3:46PM CDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 19, 2026 - 1:46pm
Expires:
August 19, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 346 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Vernon, moving north at 5 mph.
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...
Vernon, Chipley, Bonifay, Bradford, Live Oak, Caryville, Wausau,
Westville, Ebro, Hinsons Crossroads, Whitehead Crossroads, Fountain,
Singer Road, Gritney, Holmes Valley, Millers Ferry, Porter Lake,
Smyrna, Sylvania, and Johnson Crossroads.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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:
Central Walton; Holmes; Washington; Inland Bay
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov