Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 18 at 3:47PM CDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 18, 2026 - 1:47pm
Expires:
August 18, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 347 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles south of Florala, moving southeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
De Funiak Springs, Eglin Air Force Base, Union, Liberty, Paxton, Pond
Creek, Oakwood Hills, Cluster Springs, Gaskin, Alpine Heights,
Darlington, Arrant Settlement, De Funiak Spring Airport, Glendale,
Pleasant Ridge, Center Ridge, New Harmony, Piney Grove, Argyle, and
Mossy Head.
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.
Area Description:
Geneva; North Walton; Central Walton; Holmes
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov