Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 20 at 5:42PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 20, 2026 - 2:42pm
Expires:
June 20, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 542 PM EDT/442 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from near Fort Gaines to 8 miles
northeast of Headland to near Dothan to near Hartford. Movement was
east at 15 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...
Daleville, Abbeville, Cottonwood, Fort Gaines, Blakely, Headland,
Dothan, Hartford, Taylor, Midland City, Kinsey, Ashford, Slocomb,
Cowarts, Edison, Arlington, Webb, Columbia, Pinckard, and Malvern.
Instruction:
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
These storms 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:
Coffee; Dale; Henry; Geneva; Houston; Clay; Randolph; Calhoun; Early
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender: