Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 2:58PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 26, 2026 - 11:58am
Expires:
August 26, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 258 PM EDT/158 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong
thunderstorm 7 miles east of Blountstown, moving southwest at 15 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...
Blountstown, Bristol, Kennys Mill, Red Oak, Nettle Ridge, Selman,
Woods, Blountstown Airport, Hugh Creek, Durham, and Chipola.
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.
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:
Calhoun; Northern Liberty
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov