Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 20 at 4:59PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 20, 2026 - 1:59pm
Expires:
May 20, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 458 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Tallahassee. The strong thunderstorm is nearly stationary.
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...
Tallahassee, Macon Community Park, Miccosukee Road Greenway, Levy
Park, Tallahassee Memorial Hosp, Maclay State Gardens, Griffin
Heights, Fred George Park, Killearn Estates, Lake Ella, Market
District, Lake Jackson, Winthrop Park, Tom Brown Park, Forest Meadows
Park, Midtown, and Frenchtown.
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.
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:
Leon
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender: