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SPSTAE

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
351 PM CDT Fri May 31 2024

FLZ007>012-312145-
Central Walton FL-Holmes FL-Inland Bay FL-Jackson FL-North Walton FL-
Washington FL-
351 PM CDT Fri May 31 2024

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT WESTERN JACKSON...NORTHEASTERN
BAY...WALTON...HOLMES AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES THROUGH 445 PM CDT...

At 351 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from 11 miles northwest of De
Funiak Springs to 12 miles southeast of Vernon. Movement was north at
25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Vernon, De Funiak Springs, Bonifay, Chipley, Graceville, Eglin Air
Force Base, Bradford, Union, Liberty, Live Oak, Cottondale, Paxton,
Ponce De Leon, Alford, Caryville, Wausau, Esto, Westville, Ebro, and
Campbellton.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3099 8639 3100 8551 3090 8530 3040 8547
      3045 8602 3077 8639
TIME...MOT...LOC 2051Z 189DEG 20KT 3082 8629 3051 8554

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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