Florida Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/20/2026 11:29

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 20 at 2:29PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 20, 2026 - 11:29am
Expires: 
May 20, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description: 
At 229 PM EDT/129 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14 miles northeast of Lynn Haven, moving north at 5 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... Nixon, Betts, Fountain, Singer Road, Saunders, Camp Flowers, Gainer Spring, Bennett, Youngstown, Cairo, Porter Lake, Majette, and Bayhead.
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: 
Washington; Inland Bay; Coastal Bay
Forcast Office: 
NWS Tallahassee FL