Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 6:26PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 3:26pm
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 626 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Suwannee Valley to Steinhatchee. Movement was
north at 45 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...
Mayo, Perry, Steinhatchee, Pinland, Tennille, Jug Island, Clara,
Buckville, Dekle Beach, Jonesboro, Jack Lee Island, Foley, Salem,
Perry-Foley Airport, San Pedro Junction, Hampton Springs, Cedar
Island, Fish Creek, Cooks Hammock, and Howell Place.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Inland Taylor; Lafayette; Inland Dixie; Coastal Taylor; Coastal Dixie
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
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