Florida Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/19/2026 15:49

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 19 at 5:49PM CDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 19, 2026 - 3:49pm
Expires: 
July 19, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description: 
At 549 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms 12 miles southeast of Eglin Air Force Base, or 14 miles south of De Funiak Springs, moving west 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... Santa Rosa Beach, Eglin Air Force Base, Freeport, New Home, Portland, and Rock Hill.
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.
Area Description: 
Central Walton; South Walton
Forcast Office: 
NWS Tallahassee FL