Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 6 at 7:49PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 6, 2026 - 4:49pm
Expires:
September 6, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 749 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 11 miles northeast of Ashburn to Ocilla to 6
miles southwest of Douglas. Movement was south 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...
Fitzgerald, Ashburn, Ocilla, Enigma, Alapaha, Mystic, Worth,
Sycamore, Rebecca, Gladys, Amboy, Osierfield, Glory, Harding,
Waterloo, Pinetta, Ashton, Irwinville, Turner Co Airport, and
Irwinville Airport.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
These storms 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:
Turner; Tift; Ben Hill; Irwin; Berrien
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov