Special Weather Statement for Central Walton; South Walton
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Central Walton, South Walton
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- Moderate
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What is happening
At 123 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 8 miles southeast of Eglin Air Force Base to near Niceville. Movement was northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around...
What the bulletin says to do
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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 123 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 8 miles southeast of Eglin Air Force Base to near Niceville. Movement was northeast at 25 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... De Funiak Springs, Eglin Air Force Base, Freeport, Eucheeanna, Portland, Pleasant Ridge, Villa Tasso, New Home, and Rock Hill.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued July 30 at 1:23PM CDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Official revision
Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Tallahassee FL. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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