Florida Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/20/2026 11:21

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 1:21PM CDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 20, 2026 - 11:21am
Expires: 
August 20, 2026 - 11:45am
Description: 
At 121 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 15 miles east of Santa Rosa Beach. The strong thunderstorm is nearly stationary. 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... Bruce.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Central Walton; South Walton
Forcast Office: 
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov