Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 9 at 4:54PM CDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 9, 2026 - 2:54pm
Expires:
July 9, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 454 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles south of Elba. The strong thunderstorm is nearly stationary.
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...
Elba, New Brockton, Kinston, Alberton, Perry Store, Rhoades, Ino,
Turner Crossroads, Goodman, New Haven, Basin, Holley Store, and
Marvin Chapel.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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.
Area Description:
Coffee
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender: