Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 24 at 2:55PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 24, 2026 - 11:55am
Expires:
April 24, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 254 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 7 miles northeast of Cross City to Andrews.
Movement was southeast 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...
Cross City, Eugene, Fletcher, Cross City Airport, Old Town, and
Fanning Springs.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Inland Dixie
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender: