Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 2 at 9:04AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 2, 2026 - 6:04am
Expires:
May 2, 2026 - 7:00am
Description:
At 904 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Mayo to 20 miles west of Steinhatchee.
Movement was east at 20 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...
Mayo, Steinhatchee, Tennille, Fish Creek, Cooks Hammock, Howell
Place, Clara, Carbur, Jena, Alton, Hines, Jonesboro, Jack Lee Island,
Keaton Beach, Bird Island, Salem, Blue Springs, San Pedro Junction,
and Cedar Island.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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 Taylor; Lafayette; Inland Dixie; Coastal Taylor; Coastal Dixie
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender: