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Special Weather Statement

Issued at Fri 6:58 PM Aug. 21
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

At 658 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles northwest of Du Pont to near Quitman to 8 miles northwest of Monticello to near Havana. Movement was south at 15 mph.
Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
Source: Radar indicated.
Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include Tallahassee, Monticello, Tallahassee State College, Florida State University, Lakeland, Valdosta, Lake Park, Florida A and M, Quitman, Havana, Thomasville, Hahira, Boston, Doak Campbell Stadium, I-75 At Exit 16, Moody Air Force Base, Remerton, Meigs, Dasher, and Greenville.

Recommended Action

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.

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