Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 29 at 10:13AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 29, 2026 - 7:13am
Expires:
August 29, 2026 - 7:45am
Description:
At 1013 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles south of Port St. Joe, moving northeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Port St. Joe, Highland View, St Joseph State Park, Thirteen Mile,
Odena, Cape San Blas, Indian Pass, Simmons Bayou, Jones Homestead,
and Ward Ridge.
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.
Area Description:
Inland Gulf; Coastal Gulf; Coastal Franklin
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov