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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
127 PM CST Sat Jan 3 2026

FLZ007>011-032015-
Holmes FL-Central Walton FL-Jackson FL-North Walton FL-Washington FL-
127 PM CST Sat Jan 3 2026

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN JACKSON...NORTHERN
WALTON...HOLMES AND NORTHERN WASHINGTON COUNTIES THROUGH 215 PM
CST...

At 126 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 9 miles west of Graceville to 13 miles west of
Bonifay to near De Funiak Springs. Movement was east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Chipley, Graceville, Bonifay, De Funiak Springs, Union, Liberty,
Cottondale, Ponce De Leon, Caryville, Esto, Westville, Campbellton,
Noma, Hinsons Crossroads, Richter Crossroads, Whitehead Crossroads,
Cerrogordo, Tendil Crossing, Gritney, and Arrant Settlement.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3094 8511 3076 8542 3065 8589 3081 8635
      3088 8596 3099 8565
TIME...MOT...LOC 1926Z 279DEG 22KT 3093 8565 3083 8591 3077 8618

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

$$

73-YOUNG

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
122 PM CST Sat Jan 3 2026

ALZ068-069-032000-
Geneva AL-Houston AL-
122 PM CST Sat Jan 3 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN GENEVA AND
SOUTHEASTERN HOUSTON COUNTIES THROUGH 200 PM CST...

At 122 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Taylor, or 8 miles north of Graceville, moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Cottonwood, Dothan, Taylor, Ashford, Slocomb, Malvern, Rehobeth,
Avon, Madrid, Memphis, Fadette, Pansey, Grangeburg, Garretts
Crossroads, Lovetown, Wilson Mill, Southern Junction, Sealy Springs,
Merritts Crossroads, and Olympia Spa Resort.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3116 8557 3118 8515 3100 8511 3100 8559
TIME...MOT...LOC 1922Z 271DEG 31KT 3107 8549

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

$$

73-YOUNG

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
217 PM EST Sat Jan 3 2026

ALZ066-067-069-GAZ123-142>145-032000-
Dale AL-Henry AL-Houston AL-Miller GA-Baker GA-Mitchell GA-
Calhoun GA-Early GA-
217 PM EST Sat Jan 3 2026

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT EAST CENTRAL DALE...SOUTHERN
HENRY AND NORTHEASTERN HOUSTON COUNTIES IN SOUTHEASTERN ALABAMA...
NORTHERN MILLER...CENTRAL MITCHELL...BAKER...SOUTHERN CALHOUN AND
EARLY COUNTIES IN SOUTHWESTERN GEORGIA THROUGH 300 PM EST/200 PM
CST/...

At 217 PM EST/117 PM CST/, Doppler radar was tracking strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles south of Leary to
near Blakely to near Headland. Movement was southeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.

Locations impacted include...
Colquitt, Newton, Headland, Dothan, Blakely, Camilla, Kinsey,
Ashford, Cowarts, Arlington, Webb, Columbia, Douglasville,
Centerville, Grimes, Avon, Newville, Napier Field, Damascus, and
Haleburg.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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 3144 8443 3144 8438 3122 8413 3117 8475
      3118 8542 3143 8550 3147 8442
TIME...MOT...LOC 1917Z 306DEG 20KT 3139 8452 3136 8497 3135 8541

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...<30 MPH

$$

73-YOUNG

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