Florida Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/26/2026 13:56

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 3:56PM CDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 26, 2026 - 1:56pm
Expires: 
August 26, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description: 
At 356 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles south of Chipley, moving southwest at 10 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, Bradford, Wausau, Gilberts Mill, Orange Hill, Smyrna, Spring Hollow, Sunny Hills, and Sylvania.
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: 
Washington
Forcast Office: 
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov