Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 3 at 5:56PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 3, 2026 - 2:56pm
Expires:
September 3, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 556 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Thomasville, moving west at 20 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...
Cairo, Thomasville, Ochlocknee, Coolidge, Thomasville Municipal A/P,
Akridge, Grady Co A/p, Moncrief, Capel, Elpino, Dillon, Eason,
Merrillville, Princes Still, Spence, Dawesville, Quality, Pine Park,
Newark, and Pasco.
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.
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:
Grady; Thomas
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov