KTAE issues Special Weather Statement (SPS) valid 2024-05-31T20:51:00ZKTAE issues Special Weather Statement (SPS) valid 2024-05-31T20:51:00Z012-312145- Central Walton FL-Holmes FL-Inland Bay FL-Jackson FL-North Walton FL- Washington FL- 351 PM CDT Fri May 31 2024 ...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT WESTERN JACKSON...NORTHEASTERN BAY...WALTON...HOLMES AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES THROUGH 445 PM CDT... At 351 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 11 miles northwest of De Funiak Springs to 12 miles southeast of Vernon. Movement was north at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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... Vernon, De Funiak Springs, Bonifay, Chipley, Graceville, Eglin Air Force Base, Bradford, Union, Liberty, Live Oak, Cottondale, Paxton, Ponce De Leon, Alford, Caryville, Wausau, Esto, Westville, Ebro, and Campbellton. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 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. && LAT...LON 3099 8639 3100 8551 3090 8530 3040 8547 3045 8602 3077 8639 TIME...MOT...LOC 2051Z 189DEG 20KT 3082 8629 3051 8554 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH $$ 16-WORSTER ]]>