Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 12 at 1:59PM CDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 12, 2026 - 11:59am
Expires:
September 12, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 159 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles south of Florala, moving east at 15 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...
De Funiak Springs, Eglin Air Force Base, Union, Liberty, Live Oak,
Freeport, Paxton, Ponce De Leon, Caryville, Westville, Hinsons
Crossroads, Pond Creek, Oakwood Hills, Cluster Springs, Gaskin,
Portland, Alpine Heights, Cerrogordo, Villa Tasso, and Darlington.
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:
North Walton; Central Walton; Holmes; Washington; South Walton
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov