Special Weather Statement for North Walton; Central Walton
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Central Walton, North Walton
- Effective
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- Moderate
- Official urgency
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- Official certainty
- Observed
What is happening
At 556 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Eglin Air Force Base, or 10 miles west of De Funiak Springs, moving east at 10 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...
What the bulletin says to do
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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 556 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Eglin Air Force Base, or 10 miles west of De Funiak Springs, moving east at 10 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, Oakwood Hills, Pleasant Ridge, Alpine Heights, New Home, De Funiak Spring Airport, Rock Hill, and Mossy Head.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued August 24 at 5:56PM 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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