Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 22 at 6:38PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 22, 2026 - 3:38pm
Expires:
June 22, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 637 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles east of Tallahassee. The strong thunderstorm is nearly
stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph and very heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. The nearly stationary nature of this
storm could bring localized flooding.
Locations impacted include...
Tallahassee, Monticello, Alma, Cody, Miccosukee Road Greenway, Nash,
Thomas City, Drifton, Killearn Estates, Chaires, Casa Blanco,
Waukeenah, Wacissa, Governors Square Mall, Pisgah Church, Lake
Miccosukee, Apalachee Regional Park, Indian Head Acres, Chaires
Crossroads, and Festus.
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.
Area Description:
Leon; Inland Jefferson
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov