Headline:
Extreme Wind Warning issued September 26 at 9:00PM EDT until September 27 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Extreme Wind Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 26, 2024 - 6:00pm
Expires:
September 26, 2024 - 9:00pm
Description:
EWWTAE
The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a
* Extreme Wind Warning for...
Lafayette County in Big Bend Florida...
Northeastern Wakulla County in Big Bend Florida...
Northwestern Dixie County in Big Bend Florida...
Taylor County in Big Bend Florida...
Jefferson County in Big Bend Florida...
Eastern Leon County in Big Bend Florida...
Madison County in Big Bend Florida...
* Until midnight EDT.
* At 859 PM EDT, National Weather Service Doppler radar indicated
extreme winds, associated with the eyewall of Hurricane Helene,
were moving onshore 39 miles southeast of Carrabelle, moving north
at 35 mph. THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING
SITUATION!
* Locations impacted include...
Tallahassee, Woodville, Monticello, Mayo, Steinhatchee, St. Marks,
Perry, Madison, Horseshoe Point, Wakulla, Greenville, Lee,
Horseshoe Beach, Alma, Cody, Pinetta, Perry-Foley Airport, San
Pedro Junction, Natural Bridge, and Lake Miccosukee.
Instruction:
TAKE COVER NOW! Treat these imminent extreme winds as if a tornado
was approaching and move immediately to the safe room in your
shelter. Take action now to protect your life!
The safest place to be during a major landfalling hurricane is in a
reinforced interior room away from windows. Get under a table or
other piece of sturdy furniture. Use mattresses, blankets or pillows
to cover your head and body. Remain in place through the passage of
these life-threatening conditions.
Area Description:
Dixie, FL; Jefferson, FL; Lafayette, FL; Leon, FL; Madison, FL; Taylor, FL; Wakulla, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL