Florida Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/21/2026 13:17

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 21 at 4:17PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 21, 2026 - 1:17pm
Expires: 
June 21, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description: 
At 417 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Greensboro, or 11 miles west of Quincy, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Tallahassee, Tallahassee State College, Quincy, Florida State University, Midway, Havana, Florida A and M, Greensboro, Doak Campbell Stadium, Gretna, Freemont, Macon Community Park, Littman, Juniper, Douglas City, Florence, Scotland, Jamieson, Griffin Heights, and Fred George Park.
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. 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.
Area Description: 
Gadsden; Leon; Northern Liberty
Forcast Office: 
NWS Tallahassee FL