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
Sender: