Headline:
Extreme Wind Warning issued September 26 at 11:54PM EDT until September 27 at 1:30AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Extreme Wind Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 26, 2024 - 8:54pm
Expires:
September 26, 2024 - 10:30pm
Description:
EWWTAE
The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a
* Extreme Wind Warning for...
Lafayette County in Big Bend Florida...
Northeastern Taylor County in Big Bend Florida...
Jefferson County in Big Bend Florida...
Madison County in Big Bend Florida...
* Until 130 AM EDT.
* At 1154 PM EDT, National Weather Service Doppler radar indicated
extreme winds, associated with the eyewall of Hurricane Helene,
were centered about 7 miles north of Perry, moving north at 30 mph.
THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING SITUATION!
* Locations impacted include...
Monticello, Mayo, Madison, Greenville, Lee, Alma, Cody, Pinetta,
Drifton, Lovett, Hanson, San Pedro Junction, Lake Miccosukee, Iddo,
Moseley Hall, Festus, Smith, Hopewell, Aucilla, and Lois.
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:
Jefferson, FL; Lafayette, FL; Madison, FL; Taylor, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL