Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 25 at 3:15PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 25, 2026 - 12:15pm
Expires:
August 25, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 315 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Arabi, or near Ashburn. The strong thunderstorm is nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Ashburn, Worth, Sycamore, Coverdale, Amboy, Hobby, Turner Co Airport,
Dakota, Sibley, and Inaha.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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.
Area Description:
Turner
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov