Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 17 at 3:15PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 12:15pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 315 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 13 miles south of Quitman to near Fowlers
Bluff. Movement was west at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Monticello, Mayo, Perry, Madison, Cross City, Quitman, Boston,
Greenville, Lee, Alma, Pinland, Shamrock, Old Town, Everett, Pinetta,
Drifton, Lovett, Empress, Brooks Co A/p, and Foley.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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:
Inland Jefferson; Madison; Inland Taylor; Lafayette; Inland Dixie; Coastal Taylor; Coastal Dixie; Thomas; Brooks
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender: