Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 17 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 1:00pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 400 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from 9 miles south of Boston to
7 miles east of Perry. Movement was northwest at 20 mph. A
Greenville Weatherstem site recently reported a 39 mph gust.
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...
Madison, Perry, Quitman, Boston, Greenville, Dills, Grooverville,
Ebb, Everett, Hamburg, Eridu, Lovett, Empress, Sirmans, Shady Grove,
Dixie, Iddo, Moseley Hall, Secotan, and Boyd.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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; Thomas; Brooks
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender: