Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 12:40PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 9:40am
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 10:15am
Description:
At 1240 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Smithville, or 11 miles south of Americus, moving south 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...
Leesburg, Smithville, Starksville, Byne Crossroads, Scrutchins,
Olivers Mill, Neyami, Philema, Jordan Place, and Mossy Dell.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Lee
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov