Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 9:45AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 6:45am
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 7:30am
Description:
At 945 AM EDT/845 AM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles south of Greensboro
to 9 miles south of Blountstown. Movement was northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Quincy, Havana, Greensboro, Gretna, Bristol, Freemont, Telogia,
Littman, Juniper, Douglas City, Florence, Hosford, Scotland, Santa
Clara, Marysville, Scotts Ferry, Shady Rest, Estiffanulga, Woods, and
Quincy Airport.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 AM EDT/900 AM CDT/ for
the Panhandle of Florida. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect
until 200 PM EDT/100 PM CDT/ for Big Bend Florida.
Area Description:
Calhoun; Gadsden; Northern Liberty
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender: