Florida Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/02/2026 05:23

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 2 at 8:23AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 2, 2026 - 5:23am
Expires: 
May 2, 2026 - 6:00am
Description: 
At 823 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14 miles south of Perry, moving east at 30 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... Steinhatchee, Tennille, Fish Creek, Jug Island, Howell Place, Clara, Carbur, Adams Beach, Dekle Beach, Jack Lee Island, Keaton Beach, Bird Island, Salem, Blue Springs, Athena, and Cedar Island.
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: 
Inland Taylor; Coastal Taylor
Forcast Office: 
NWS Tallahassee FL