Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 2:44PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 11:44am
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 243 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Mystic, or near Ocilla, 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...
Ocilla, Mystic, and Pinetta.
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:
Irwin
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov