Florida, Georgia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/17/2026 16:19

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 7:19PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 17, 2026 - 4:19pm
Expires: 
July 17, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
At 718 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty winds along a line extending from near I-75 At Exit 16 to 17 miles northwest of Perry to 27 miles west of Steinhatchee. Movement was northwest at 35 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, Monticello, St. Marks, Valdosta, Lake Park, Quitman, Boston, Pavo, I-75 At Exit 16, Wakulla, Remerton, Dasher, Morven, Barwick, Alma, Cody, Everett, Miccosukee, and Drifton.
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.
Area Description: 
Leon; Inland Jefferson; Inland Wakulla; Coastal Jefferson; Coastal Wakulla; Coastal Taylor; Thomas; Brooks; Lowndes
Forcast Office: 
NWS Tallahassee FL