Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS Tallahassee FL
AREA: Geneva; North Walton; Central Walton; Holmes; Washington; Jackson
SENT: 2026-06-17T11:37:00-05:00

Special Weather Statement issued June 17 at 11:37AM CDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

At 1137 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 10 miles north of Wright to near Vernon.
Movement was northeast at 35 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…
Vernon, Chipley, Graceville, De Funiak Springs, Bonifay, Eglin Air
Force Base, Bradford, Union, Liberty, Live Oak, Paxton, Ponce De
Leon, Caryville, Wausau, Esto, Westville, Campbellton, Noma, Oakwood
Hills, and Cluster Springs.

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.

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.

Alert Expiration: 2026-06-17T12:15:00-05:00