Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 9:04AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 6:04am
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 7:00am
Description:
At 904 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Newton, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Newton, Sylvester, Pelham, Putney, Camilla, Moultrie, Baconton,
Poulan, Doerun, Schley, Funston, Sale City, Minton, Anderson City,
Parkerville, Harrells Still, Lester, Pritchetts, Crestwood, and
Greenough.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in Tallahassee.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 AM EDT for southwestern
Georgia. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect until 200 PM EDT for
south central and southwestern Georgia.
Area Description:
Dougherty; Worth; Miller; Baker; Mitchell; Colquitt; Decatur; Grady
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender: