Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 21 at 12:50PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 21, 2026 - 9:50am
Expires:
June 21, 2026 - 10:45am
Description:
At 1250 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles southeast of Boston, or 9 miles southwest of Quitman, moving
east at 35 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...
Lake Park, Quitman, Valdosta, Dasher, Dixie, Dills, Grooverville,
Twin Lakes, Cherry Lake, Pinetta, Valdosta Regional Airport,
Kinderlou, Pidcock, I-75 At Exit 5, Lovett, Nankin, Empress,
Clyattville, Brooks Co A/p, and Blue Springs.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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:
Inland Jefferson; Madison; Thomas; Brooks; Lowndes
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov