Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 17 at 12:45PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 9:45am
Expires:
June 17, 2026 - 10:30am
Description:
At 1245 PM EDT/1145 AM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong
thunderstorm 9 miles southeast of Ashford, or 12 miles east of
Cottonwood, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Colquitt, Blakely, Ashford, Columbia, Douglasville, Centerville,
Malone, Gordon, Damascus, Jakin, Bascom, Saffold, Pansey, Crosby,
Mayhaw, Rock Hill, Early Co A/p, Farley Nuclear Plant, Hentown, and
Hilton.
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:
Houston; Jackson; Early; Miller; Baker; Seminole
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov