Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 20 at 8:13PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 20, 2026 - 5:13pm
Expires:
June 20, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 813 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 9 miles southeast of Ashburn to near Pavo to 6
miles west of Boston. Movement was east at 60 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Tallahassee, Monticello, Tifton, Nashville, Moultrie, Adel,
Thomasville, Havana, Valdosta, Ocilla, Quitman, Ashburn, Sylvester,
Hahira, Sparks, Boston, Enigma, Omega, Ray City, and Norman Park.
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:
Gadsden; Leon; Inland Jefferson; Madison; Worth; Turner; Tift; Irwin; Mitchell; Colquitt; Cook; Berrien; Grady; Thomas; Brooks; Lowndes; Lanier
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender: