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Special Weather Statement
Issued: 11:30 PM Aug. 18, 2026 – National Weather Service
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN HOUSTON AND NORTH CENTRAL JACKSON COUNTIES THROUGH 700 PM CDT... At 629 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles southeast of Cottonwood, moving south at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Malone, Greenwood, Bascom, Crosby, Two Egg, Grangeburg, Chattahoochee SP, Lucy, and Sills. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN; MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Issued: 11:15 PM Aug. 18, 2026 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Central Jackson County in the Panhandle of Florida... Northern Calhoun County in the Panhandle of Florida... Northwestern Liberty County in Big Bend Florida... * Until 800 PM EDT/700 PM CDT/. * At 715 PM EDT/615 PM CDT/, a severe thunderstorm was located near Marianna, moving south at 20 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Blountstown, Marianna, Bristol, Cottondale, Greenwood, Altha, Alford, Campbellton, Moose Pond, Clarksville, Ocheesee, Selman, Blue Spring, Union City, Chipola, Henderson Mill, Camps Head, Kennys Mill, Star, and Jacobs. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside should move immediately to shelter inside a strong building. Stay away from windows. && HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED; MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN; WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED; MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
Heat Advisory
Issued: 5:50 PM Aug. 18, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ TO 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ WEDNESDAY... ...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 115. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 112 expected. * WHERE...Portions of Big Bend and Panhandle Florida and south central and southwest Georgia. * WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ this evening. For the Heat Advisory, from 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ to 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed. &&
Extreme Heat Warning
Issued: 5:50 PM Aug. 18, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ TO 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ WEDNESDAY... ...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 115. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 112 expected. * WHERE...Portions of Big Bend and Panhandle Florida and south central and southwest Georgia. * WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ this evening. For the Heat Advisory, from 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ to 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed. &&
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