Florida Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/26/2026 12:29

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 26 at 2:29PM CDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 26, 2026 - 12:29pm
Expires: 
April 26, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description: 
At 229 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Santa Rosa Beach, moving southeast at 25 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... Santa Rosa Beach, Point Washington, Grayton Beach, Blue Mountain Beach, Seagrove Beach, and Seaside.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description: 
South Walton
Forcast Office: 
NWS Tallahassee FL