Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 24 at 7:29AM CDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 24, 2026 - 5:29am
Expires:
May 24, 2026 - 6:15am
Description:
At 729 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Eglin Air Force Base, or 12 miles northeast of Niceville, moving
northeast at 25 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...
Santa Rosa Beach, De Funiak Springs, Eglin Air Force Base, Union,
Liberty, Freeport, Paxton, Pond Creek, Oakwood Hills, Cluster
Springs, Gaskin, Portland, Alpine Heights, Villa Tasso, Darlington,
Blue Mountain Beach, De Funiak Spring Airport, Seaside, Rock Hill,
and Glendale.
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:
North Walton; Central Walton; South Walton
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender: