Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 5:18PM CDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 3:18pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 517 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Geneva to near Florala. Movement was southeast
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...
Geneva, Liberty, Paxton, Black, Cluster Springs, Gaskin, Cerrogordo,
Darlington, Arrant Settlement, Geneva Municipal A/P, Glendale, Smith
Crossroads, Izagora, New Hope, New Harmony, Piney Grove, Somerset,
Caney Creek, Miller Crossroads, and Gordon.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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:
Geneva; North Walton; Holmes
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov