Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 27 at 6:22AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 27, 2026 - 3:22am
Expires:
August 27, 2026 - 4:15am
Description:
At 621 AM EDT/521 AM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong
thunderstorm near Panama City, moving northeast at 10 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...
Panama City, Lynn Haven, Panama City Beach, Springfield, Hiland Park,
Tyndall Air Force Base, Bayhead, St Andrews State Park, Southport,
Magnolia Beach, Cedar Grove, Dirego Park, Recota Beach, College
Station, Bayou George, Camp Flowers, Biltmore Beach, Brannonville,
Millville, and Vicksburg.
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:
Inland Bay; Coastal Bay
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov