Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
755 PM EDT Tue Aug 18 2026
FLZ012>014-112-114-190100-
Coastal Bay FL-Inland Bay FL-Calhoun FL-Inland Gulf FL-
Coastal Gulf FL-
755 PM EDT Tue Aug 18 2026
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN GULF...BAY AND
SOUTHWESTERN CALHOUN COUNTIES IN THE PANHANDLE OF FLORIDA THROUGH 900
PM EDT/800 PM CDT/...
At 755 PM EDT/655 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles northeast of Panama
City Beach to 6 miles northeast of Lynn Haven to 17 miles northeast
of Hiland Park. Movement was southeast at 20 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...
Panama City, Lynn Haven, Panama City Beach, Callaway, Springfield,
Mexico Beach, Hiland Park, Tyndall Air Force Base, Parker, St Andrews
State Park, Southport, Allanton, Cedar Grove, Dirego Park, Beacon
Beach, College Station, Gulf Resort Beach, Bayou George, West Panama
City, and Camp Flowers.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3042 8593 3042 8592 3041 8591 3041 8588
3042 8588 3040 8558 3041 8533 2999 8518
2990 8520 2991 8552 3011 8587 3041 8594
TIME...MOT...LOC 2355Z 323DEG 18KT 3031 8580 3031 8558 3037 8540
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
$$
02-MONTGOMERY
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
639 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
ALZ065-066-190015-
Dale AL-Coffee AL-
639 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHERN DALE AND NORTHEASTERN
COFFEE COUNTIES THROUGH 715 PM CDT...
At 639 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Ariton, or 8 miles southeast of Brundidge, moving southeast at 15
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Ozark, Fort Rucker, Ariton, Greater Salem Church, Dill, Rocky Head,
Arguta, Beamon, Dale County Lake, Marley Hill, Dillard, Phillips
Crossroads, Hwy 231 Pea River Bridge, and Skipperville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
&&
LAT...LON 3162 8560 3150 8550 3142 8567 3140 8579
3162 8583
TIME...MOT...LOC 2339Z 333DEG 12KT 3162 8575
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
$$
02-MONTGOMERY
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
629 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
ALZ069-FLZ011-190000-
Houston AL-Jackson FL-
629 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN HOUSTON AND NORTH
CENTRAL JACKSON COUNTIES THROUGH 700 PM CDT...
At 629 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles southeast of Cottonwood, moving south at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Malone, Greenwood, Bascom, Crosby, Two Egg, Grangeburg, Chattahoochee
SP, Lucy, and Sills.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3108 8523 3105 8502 3077 8510 3092 8522
3094 8534
TIME...MOT...LOC 2329Z 012DEG 14KT 3097 8518
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
$$
02-MONTGOMERY
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
719 PM EDT Tue Aug 18 2026
FLZ008-010-012-112-190000-
Coastal Bay FL-Central Walton FL-Inland Bay FL-Washington FL-
719 PM EDT Tue Aug 18 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN BAY...SOUTHEASTERN
WALTON AND SOUTHWESTERN WASHINGTON COUNTIES THROUGH 800 PM EDT/700 PM
CDT/...
At 719 PM EDT/619 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong
thunderstorm 14 miles north of Panama City Beach, moving south at 20
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Panama City, Lynn Haven, Panama City Beach, Springfield, Hiland Park,
Ebro, West Bay, Seminole Hills, Gulf Lagoon Beach, Gulf Resort Beach,
West Panama City, Bahama Beach, Red Head, Pine Log, Edgewater Gulf
Beach, Laird, Bid-a-Wee, and Dirego Park.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
&&
LAT...LON 3053 8582 3020 8561 3012 8589 3013 8590
3049 8596
TIME...MOT...LOC 2319Z 341DEG 18KT 3042 8586
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
$$
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
717 PM EDT Tue Aug 18 2026
FLZ016-017-326-190000-
Gadsden FL-Northern Liberty FL-Leon FL-
717 PM EDT Tue Aug 18 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT WESTERN GADSDEN...NORTHEASTERN
LIBERTY AND SOUTHWESTERN LEON COUNTIES THROUGH 800 PM EDT...
At 717 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles west of Greensboro, or 15 miles northeast of Blountstown,
moving south at 20 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...
Greensboro, Rock Bluff, Juniper, Sycamore, Hosford, Lowry, Hardin
Heights, Rosedale, Bloxham, Roy, and Torreya State Park.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3043 8486 3057 8497 3058 8496 3058 8495
3059 8495 3061 8493 3062 8491 3064 8491
3065 8489 3066 8489 3069 8479 3038 8456
3029 8477 3028 8478
TIME...MOT...LOC 2317Z 341DEG 18KT 3059 8486
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
$$
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
639 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
ALZ033-040>042-190030-
Autauga AL-Lowndes AL-Dallas AL-Perry AL-
639 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN AUTAUGA...EAST
CENTRAL PERRY...NORTHWESTERN LOWNDES AND DALLAS COUNTIES THROUGH 730
PM CDT...
At 639 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Potter Station, or 8 miles northwest of Selma,
moving southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Selma, Valley Grande, Selmont-West Selmont, White Hall, Orrville,
Benton, Gardner Island, Tyler, Old Cahaba Park, Dallas County Horse
Arena, Belknap, Paul M Grist State Park, Dallas Lake, Memorial
Stadium, Marion Junction, Burnsville, Potter Station, Dannelly
Reservoir, Robert F. Henry Lock And Dam, and Carlowville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3249 8735 3265 8703 3229 8663 3205 8707
3205 8708
TIME...MOT...LOC 2339Z 319DEG 13KT 3247 8717
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
$$
25/Owen
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
633 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
ALZ264-266-FLZ201>206-190030-
Baldwin Coastal AL-Baldwin Central AL-Escambia Inland FL-
Okaloosa Inland FL-Okaloosa Coastal FL-Santa Rosa Coastal FL-
Escambia Coastal FL-Santa Rosa Inland FL-
633 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT BALDWIN...SOUTHERN OKALOOSA...
CENTRAL SANTA ROSA AND CENTRAL ESCAMBIA COUNTIES THROUGH 730 PM
CDT...
At 632 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 5 miles northwest of Niceville to 6 miles east
of Bagdad to 10 miles west of Molino to 4 miles north of Spanish
Fort. Movement was south at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Pensacola, Ferry Pass, Brent, West Pensacola, Wright, Fort Walton
Beach, Ensley, Daphne, Warrington, Fairhope, Niceville, Gonzalez,
Destin, Gulf Shores, Eglin AFB, Foley, Pace, Milton, Valparaiso, and
Gulf Breeze.
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 3022 8803 3037 8803 3079 8796 3079 8756
3081 8758 3081 8746 3074 8696 3070 8639
3046 8639 3048 8633 3042 8632 3038 8633
3040 8639 3028 8639 3029 8680 3022 8720
TIME...MOT...LOC 2332Z 351DEG 15KT 3059 8652 3057 8693 3072 8750 3074
8793
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
$$
MM
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
729 PM EDT Tue Aug 18 2026
FLZ038-136-137-140-237-240-340-190000-
Eastern Alachua FL-Central Marion FL-Western Marion FL-
Inland Flagler FL-Eastern Putnam FL-Western Putnam FL-
Eastern Marion FL-
729 PM EDT Tue Aug 18 2026
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTHERN FLAGLER...SOUTHEASTERN
ALACHUA...MARION AND SOUTHERN PUTNAM COUNTIES THROUGH 800 PM EDT...
At 729 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from near Orange Springs to 8
miles south of Bunnell. Movement was south at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph, penny size hail, excessive
cloud-to-ground lightning, and minor flooding due to heavy
rainfall.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible. Minor flooding due to heavy rainfall is possible.
Excessive cloud-to-ground lightning is occurring.
Locations impacted include...
Ocala, Rainbow Lakes Estates, Bunnell, Crescent City, Interlachen,
Pomona Park, Fort McCoy, Salt Springs, Andalusia, and Juniper
Springs.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
&&
LAT...LON 2905 8247 2904 8253 2921 8254 2922 8240
2933 8241 2968 8183 2947 8121 2926 8116
2926 8141 2940 8142 2932 8168 2928 8164
2905 8164 2905 8166 2896 8166 2896 8231
TIME...MOT...LOC 2329Z 354DEG 24KT 2950 8189 2935 8128
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
$$
HESS
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area Ruskin FL
729 PM EDT Tue Aug 18 2026
FLZ139-142-239-242-190015-
Coastal Citrus FL-Inland Citrus FL-Coastal Levy FL-Inland Levy FL-
729 PM EDT Tue Aug 18 2026
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT NORTHERN CITRUS AND SOUTHERN LEVY
COUNTIES THROUGH 815 PM EDT...
At 729 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 7 miles southwest of Rainbow Lakes Estates to
17 miles northwest of Crystal River Airport to 13 miles south of
Fowlers Bluff. Movement was southeast at 20 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...
Inverness, Homosassa Springs, Beverly Hills, Inverness Highlands
North, Crystal River Airport, Black Diamond, Homosassa, Hernando,
Inglis, Otter Creek, Arbor Lakes, Lecanto, Citronelle, Crystal Manor,
Crystal Oaks, River Lakes Manor, Citrus Springs, Pine Ridge, Lebanon,
and Citrus Hills.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 2928 8317 2940 8292 2921 8255 2920 8253
2904 8254 2904 8251 2905 8247 2901 8242
2900 8236 2897 8231 2890 8227 2887 8224
2876 8274 2884 8282 2910 8289 2906 8304
TIME...MOT...LOC 2329Z 331DEG 18KT 2905 8252 2904 8277 2920 8303
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
$$
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