Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 25 at 6:48PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 25, 2026 - 3:48pm
Expires:
August 25, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 648 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Pelham. The strong thunderstorm is nearly stationary.
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...
Pelham, Camilla, Funston, Laney, Hartsfield, Bay, Hinsonton, Center
Hill, Cotton, and Chastain.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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:
Mitchell; Colquitt; Thomas
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov