Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 28 at 5:40AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 28, 2026 - 2:40am
Expires:
August 28, 2026 - 3:15am
Description:
At 540 AM EDT/440 AM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong
thunderstorm near Santa Rosa Beach, moving northeast at 25 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...
Santa Rosa Beach, Point Washington, Bunker, Grayton Beach, Blue
Mountain Beach, Seagrove Beach, and Seaside.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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:
Central Walton; South Walton; Coastal Bay
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov