Florida Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/10/2026 13:09

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 10 at 3:09PM CDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 10, 2026 - 1:09pm
Expires: 
July 10, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description: 
At 309 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Marianna, moving east at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea 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... Marianna, Malone, Cottondale, Grand Ridge, Greenwood, Alford, Bascom, Chipley Municipal Airport, Kynesville, Ridgetop, Blue Spring, Union City, Steele City, Sink Creek, Star, Round Lake, Two Egg, Simsville, Cypress, and Cottondale Airport.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description: 
Washington; Jackson
Forcast Office: 
NWS Tallahassee FL