Special Weather Statement 05/30/2025 15:23 for Florida areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 30 at 5:23PM CDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 30, 2025 - 3:23pm
Expires: 
May 30, 2025 - 4:00pm
Description: 
At 523 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles north of Santa Rosa Beach, moving southeast 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... Santa Rosa Beach, Eglin Air Force Base, Freeport, Point Washington, Bunker, and Portland.
Instruction: 
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.
Area Description: 
Central Walton; South Walton
Forcast Office: 
NWS Tallahassee FL