Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 22 at 2:40PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 22, 2026 - 11:40am
Expires:
May 22, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 240 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Leesburg, moving north at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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...
Leesburg, Albany, Smithville, Chokee, Stocks, Forrester, Palmyra,
Century, Jordan Place, Starksville, Byne Crossroads, Scrutchins,
Armena, Olivers Mill, Neyami, Philema, and Mossy Dell.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Lee
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender: