Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 9:47PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 6:47pm
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
At 947 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Douglas, moving north at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Fitzgerald, Lulaville, Osierfield, Bowens Mill, Wray, Red Bluff,
Ashton, and Queensland.
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:
Ben Hill; Irwin
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender: