Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 18 at 3:45PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 18, 2026 - 12:45pm
Expires:
August 18, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 345 PM EDT/245 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong
thunderstorm 8 miles south of Blountstown, moving 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...
Blountstown, Orange, Bristol, Clarksville, Abe Springs, Vilas,
Chipola Cutoff, Jensen Place, Central City, Chipola, Red Hill, Scotts
Ferry, Kennys Mill, Estiffanulga, Kern, Blountstown Airport, Nixon
Garden, Hugh Creek, Chipola Park, and Red Oak.
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.
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:
Calhoun; Inland Gulf; Northern Liberty; Southern Liberty
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov