Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 17 at 3:30PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 12:30pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 330 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Alapaha, or 7 miles northwest of Willacoochee,
moving northwest at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Fitzgerald, Ocilla, Enigma, Alapaha, Mystic, Gladys, Osierfield,
Glory, Pinetta, Ashton, Bannockburn, Fitzgerald Municipal A/P, Weber,
and Wray.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Locally heavy 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:
Ben Hill; Irwin; Berrien
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender: