Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 29 at 3:56PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 29, 2026 - 12:56pm
Expires:
July 29, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 356 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Ashburn, moving southeast 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...
Tifton, Ashburn, Unionville, Worth, Terrell, Sycamore, Warwick,
Chula, Waterloo, Sibley, Inaha, Coverdale, Hobby, Turner Co Airport,
Irwinville Airport, Dakota, Doles, and Sunsweet.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
south central Georgia.
Area Description:
Worth; Turner; Tift; Irwin
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov