Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 12:19PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 9:19am
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 10:15am
Description:
At 1218 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Dowling Park to 15 miles northwest of
Steinhatchee to 35 miles west of Horseshoe Point. Movement was east
at 25 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...
Mayo, Steinhatchee, Tennille, Fish Creek, Cooks Hammock, Howell
Place, Clara, Buckville, Carbur, Jena, Alton, Hines, Jonesboro,
Keaton Beach, Bird Island, Salem, Blue Springs, San Pedro Junction,
and Cedar Island.
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 200 PM EDT for Big Bend
Florida.
Area Description:
Inland Taylor; Lafayette; Inland Dixie; Coastal Taylor; Coastal Dixie
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender: