Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 25 at 8:18PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 25, 2026 - 5:18pm
Expires:
August 25, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 818 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 17
miles west of Perry, moving north at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size 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...
Scanlon, Econfina, Goose Pasture, Ebb, Iddo, Lamont, Eridu, Cabbage
Grove, Sirmans, and Shady Grove.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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.
Area Description:
Inland Jefferson; Madison; Inland Taylor; Coastal Jefferson; Coastal Taylor
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov