Alabama, Florida Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/18/2026 14:06

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 4:06PM CDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 18, 2026 - 2:06pm
Expires: 
July 18, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description: 
At 406 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Geneva, moving south 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... Vernon, De Funiak Springs, Bonifay, Geneva, Union, Ponce De Leon, Caryville, Esto, Westville, Black, Whitehead Crossroads, Cerrogordo, Gritney, Glendale, Izagora, New Hope, Piney Grove, Miller Crossroads, Douglass Crossroad, and Leonia.
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. To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service office in Tallahassee.
Area Description: 
Geneva; North Walton; Central Walton; Holmes; Washington
Forcast Office: 
NWS Tallahassee FL