Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 3:58PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 12:58pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 358 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Weston, or 11 miles northeast of Cuthbert, moving southeast at 15
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...
Dawson, Shellman, Bronwood, Parrott, Pachitla, Bridges Crossroad,
Yeomans, Dawson Municipal A/P, Graves, Chambliss, Oakville, Martins
Crossroads, Brooksville, Benevolence, Wades, and Doverel.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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:
Randolph; Terrell
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov