WWUS82 KTAE 032115
SPSTAE

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
415 PM EST Sat Jan 3 2026

FLZ010>014-112-114-326-426-032200-
Coastal Bay FL-Southern Liberty FL-Inland Bay FL-Calhoun FL-
Northern Liberty FL-Inland Gulf FL-Jackson FL-Washington FL-
Coastal Gulf FL-
415 PM EST Sat Jan 3 2026

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTHERN JACKSON...GULF...BAY AND
CALHOUN COUNTIES IN THE PANHANDLE OF FLORIDA...WESTERN LIBERTY COUNTY
IN BIG BEND FLORIDA AND SOUTHEASTERN WASHINGTON COUNTIES IN THE
PANHANDLE OF FLORIDA THROUGH 500 PM EST/400 PM CST/...

At 414 PM EST/314 PM CST/, Doppler radar was tracking strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from 11 miles south of Chipley
to 7 miles northeast of Lynn Haven to 7 miles southwest of Panama
City to 12 miles southwest of Panama City Beach. Movement was east at
35 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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, Callaway, Blountstown,
Marianna, Port St. Joe, Springfield, Mexico Beach, Hiland Park,
Stonemill Creek, Tyndall Air Force Base, White City, Orange,
Bradford, Parker, Wewahitchka, Bristol, Grand Ridge, and Altha.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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LAT...LON 2962 8540 2973 8548 2988 8549 3015 8595
      3033 8567 3070 8560 3084 8499 3046 8491
      3016 8499 2959 8532
TIME...MOT...LOC 2114Z 279DEG 29KT 3062 8548 3032 8558 3009 8573 3005
8596

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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