Alabama, Florida Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/21/2026 12:50

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 21 at 3:50PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 21, 2026 - 12:50pm
Expires: 
June 21, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description: 
At 350 PM EDT/250 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms 7 miles northwest of De Funiak Springs, moving east at 30 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... Panama City Beach, Santa Rosa Beach, De Funiak Springs, Geneva, Eglin Air Force Base, Union, Liberty, Live Oak, Freeport, Paxton, Ponce De Leon, Caryville, Westville, Ebro, Oakwood Hills, Cluster Springs, Whitehead Crossroads, Cerrogordo, Villa Tasso, and Gulf Resort Beach.
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. 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: 
Geneva; North Walton; Central Walton; Holmes; Washington; Inland Bay; South Walton; Coastal Bay
Forcast Office: 
NWS Tallahassee FL