Special Weather Statement 12/18/2024 16:57 for Florida areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued December 18 at 7:57PM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 18, 2024 - 4:57pm
Expires: 
December 18, 2024 - 5:30pm
Description: 
At 756 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Tallahassee State College, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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, Woodville, Tallahassee State College, Florida State University, Midway, Florida A and M, Doak Campbell Stadium, Lake Bradford, Gaither Community Center, Tallahassee Memorial Hosp, Walker Ford Community Center, South City, Griffin Heights, Tallahassee Regional A/P, Governors Square Mall, Natural Bridge, Midtown, Apalachee Ridge Estates, Levy Park, and Indian Head Acres.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Gadsden; Leon
Forcast Office: 
NWS Tallahassee FL