Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 19 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 19, 2026 - 2:00pm
Expires:
August 19, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 459 PM EDT/359 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong
thunderstorm over Hiland Park, or near Panama City, moving west at 20
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Panama City, Lynn Haven, Panama City Beach, Callaway, Springfield,
Mexico Beach, Hiland Park, Tyndall Air Force Base, Parker, St Andrews
State Park, Southport, Allanton, Cedar Grove, Dirego Park, Beacon
Beach, College Station, Gulf Resort Beach, Bayou George, West Panama
City, and Camp Flowers.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Inland Bay; Coastal Bay; Coastal Gulf
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov