Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 25 at 9:07PM CDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 25, 2026 - 7:07pm
Expires:
August 25, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
At 907 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles northeast of De Funiak Springs, moving south at 20 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...
De Funiak Springs, Eglin Air Force Base, Union, Live Oak, Ponce De
Leon, Caryville, Westville, Hinsons Crossroads, Oakwood Hills, Alpine
Heights, De Funiak Spring Airport, Rock Hill, Glendale, Pleasant
Ridge, Center Ridge, Knox Hill, Hickory Hill, Piney Grove, Argyle,
and Red Bay.
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:
North Walton; Central Walton; Holmes; Washington
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov