Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 7:24AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 4:24am
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 6:00am
Description:
At 724 AM EDT/624 AM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from near Wewahitchka to near
Eastpoint. Movement was northeast at 40 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...
Tallahassee, Woodville, Carrabelle, Quincy, Havana, Midway,
Tallahassee State College, Florida State University, Eastpoint,
Apalachicola, St. Marks, Crawfordville, Florida A and M, St George
Island, Port St. Joe, Mexico Beach, Stonemill Creek, Doak Campbell
Stadium, Greensboro, and White City.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms 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.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 AM EDT/900 AM CDT/ for
the Panhandle of Florida.
Area Description:
Calhoun; Inland Gulf; Inland Franklin; Gadsden; Leon; Inland Jefferson; Inland Wakulla; Coastal Bay; Coastal Gulf; Coastal Franklin; Coastal Jefferson; Coastal Wakulla; Northern Liberty; Southern Liberty
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender: