Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 2:48PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 11:48am
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 248 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles southeast of Ashburn, moving southeast 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...
Tifton, Ty Ty, Phillipsburg, Unionville, Sycamore, Vanceville,
Hillsdale, Chula, Harding, Waterloo, Pinetta, Inaha, Tift Airport,
Fender, Irwinville Airport, 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.
Area Description:
Worth; Turner; Tift; Irwin
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov