Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 8:06AM CDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 6:06am
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 7:00am
Description:
At 806 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles west of Bonifay, moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size 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...
Vernon, Chipley, Bonifay, Marianna, Bradford, Cottondale, Alford,
Caryville, Wausau, Westville, Hinsons Crossroads, Richter Crossroads,
Whitehead Crossroads, Gritney, Jacobs, Bahoma, Johnson Crossroads,
Brock Crossroad, Jacob City, and Chipley Municipal Airport.
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.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 AM CDT for the Panhandle
of Florida.
Area Description:
Holmes; Washington; Jackson
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender: