Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 18 at 2:52PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 11:52am
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 252 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles northwest of Albany, moving north 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...
Leesburg, Albany, Putney, Smithville, East Albany, Marine Corps
Logistics Base, Turner City, Walker, Warwick, Sasser, Bronwood,
Chokee, Radium Springs, Stocks, Forrester, Lockett Crossing, South
Albany, Southwest Ga Regional A/P, Palmyra, and Olivers Mill.
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.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for southwestern
Georgia.
Area Description:
Terrell; Dougherty; Lee; Worth
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender: