Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 19 at 4:37PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 19, 2026 - 1:37pm
Expires:
May 19, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 437 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Cross City, moving west at 10 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, Cross City, Tennille, Shamrock, Hines, Jonesboro,
Clara, Cross City Airport, Old Town, Eugene, and Jena.
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.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
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; Lafayette; Inland Dixie; Coastal Taylor; Coastal Dixie
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
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