Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 21 at 12:36PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 21, 2026 - 9:36am
Expires:
June 21, 2026 - 10:30am
Description:
At 1236 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 6 miles southwest of Madison to 12 miles east
of Tallahassee to 10 miles northeast of Carrabelle. Movement was east
at 30 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...
Tallahassee, Woodville, Monticello, St. Marks, Madison,
Crawfordville, Wakulla, Greenville, Sopchoppy, Lee, Cody, Panacea,
Drifton, Scanlon, Medart, Hanson, Natural Bridge, Liveoak Island,
Curtis Mill, and Lake Miccosukee.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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:
Leon; Inland Jefferson; Madison; Inland Wakulla; Inland Taylor; Coastal Franklin; Coastal Jefferson; Coastal Wakulla; Coastal Taylor
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov