Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 30 at 7:01PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 30, 2025 - 4:01pm
Expires:
May 30, 2025 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 700 PM EDT/600 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong
thunderstorm 13 miles east of Santa Rosa Beach, moving east at 30
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, Ebro, West Bay,
Southport, Seminole Hills, Gulf Lagoon Beach, Gulf Resort Beach, West
Panama City, Bahama Beach, Bruce, Biltmore Beach, Point Washington,
Pine Log, Edgewater Gulf Beach, Sunnyside, Bunker, Laird, and Laguna
Beach.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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.
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; Washington; Inland Bay; South Walton; Coastal Bay
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL