Special Weather Statement, NWS Tallahassee, FL

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
212 PM EDT Tue Jun 29 2021

.NEAR TERM [Through Wednesday]...

The current broad upper level vorticity maxima across the Gulf of
Mexico is expected to remain somewhat quasi-stationary through the
remainder of Wednesday, with the chance for showers and
thunderstorms likely to continue through the near term. A strong
Bermuda surface high pressure system is contributing to a rather
deep low level moisture field across the region that will aid in the
development of these storms through the afternoon and evening hours.
Most thunderstorm activity will likely be diurnal in nature, and
should dissipate shortly after or just before sunset. Given the
conducive environment for pop up thunderstorms, PoPs tomorrow are
rather high (50% or higher) for much of the region.  Lows tonight
will generally be in the low 70s across the region, with highs
topping out at around the upper 80s to low 90s.

.SHORT TERM [Wednesday Night Through Thursday]...

The low to mid-level flow pattern continues to transition from
easterly on Wednesday to southerly on Thursday. This sets the
stage for widespread convection on Thursday that will gradually
propagate northward along sea-breeze/outflow boundaries. Given
the anomalously moist air mass in place, and in collaboration
with surrounding PoPs will range from 50 to 70 pct, which is
above climatology.

.LONG TERM [Thursday Night Through Tuesday]...

The main concerns for impactful weather will be over the 4th of
July Weekend into early next week, with the potential for heavy
rainfall, isolated severe weather, and an increasing rip current
threat for all of the gulf beaches.

On Friday, deep layer southwest flow is modeled to take hold, as
a low closing off in the Ohio Valley sends a "cold" front into the
Southeast US. While this is not expected to change our air mass
notably, as it stalls/dissipates near the region, it'll maintain
chances for showers and thunderstorms well above climo. PoPs are
generally forecast 60-80 pct each day through Monday, tapering
down some by Tuesday.

Given the approach of the front and anomalously moist air mass,
heavy rainfall is a concern beginning Saturday and continuing
through at least Monday. Instability remains questionable given
considerable cloud cover, but the winds aloft are unseasonably
robust, so a marginal severe weather threat is possible. Some
minor nuisance flooding is also possible (See Hydrology section).

With a persistent, at times brisk southwest flow along the coast,
surf heights will increase, enhancing the rip current threat
beginning Friday, with increasing confidence for a high risk
during the Fourth of July weekend. We will continue to fine tune
the forecast as we approach the major holiday weekend.

&&

.AVIATION...
[Through 18Z Wednesday]

VFR conditions should remain through the rest of the day, with
occasional MVFR/IFR conditions during afternoon thunderstorms that
may move over the terminal. During the late overnight hours, MVFR to
LIFR Cigs and Vsbys are expected to develop across the VLD and ABY
terminals. These conditions should quickly erode by the early
morning hours and become VFR through the remainder of the afternoon
on Wednesday.

&&

.MARINE...

Easterly winds will veer to southerly on Thursday and southwesterly
on Friday, around 15 to 20 knots at times through the period. This
will keep seas elevated, ranging from 1 to 3 feet in Apalachee Bay
and 2 to 4 feet elsewhere. The roughest conditions, which will be
of concern to small craft are expected to occur Friday Night into
the Fourth of July weekend. Shower and thunderstorm chances through
the period, highest on Saturday and Sunday with the approach of a
cold front.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...

Other than low dispersions tomorrow, there are currently no fire
weather concerns at this time, as a rather moist air mass is still
in place across the region.

&&

.HYDROLOGY...

Sea-breeze convection will continue to augment precipitation
until the approach of a "cold" front this weekend into early next
week. Deterministic precipitation totals over the next seven days
are forecast to range from 1.5 to 2.5 inches outside of Southwest
Georgia, where amounts around 1 to 1.5 inches are forecast. With
the approach of the front, there continues to be upside potential
to the precip amounts, with isolated values around 4 to 5 inches
possible. At this time, the main concern is nuisance flooding,
given the broader time frame of accumulation. On the river front,
the Choctawhatchee at Bruce remains in action and is forecast to
drop below this stage on Thursday.

&&

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not requested. However, spotters are always
encouraged to safely report significant weather conditions when they
occur (while following all local, state, and CDC guidelines) by
calling the office or tweeting us @NWSTallahassee.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...

Tallahassee   90  72  84  72  84 /  60  40  60  20  60
Panama City   87  74  83  74  84 /  50  30  50  20  40
Dothan        89  71  85  72  85 /  50  30  60  20  60
Albany        92  73  87  73  88 /  30  30  60  20  70
Valdosta      92  71  85  72  85 /  30  30  70  20  60
Cross City    91  71  85  72  84 /  70  50  70  30  50
Apalachicola  85  75  81  75  82 /  50  40  40  30  30

&&

.TAE WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
FL...None.
GA...None.
AL...None.
GM...None.
&&

NEAR TERM...Bunker
SHORT TERM...LF
LONG TERM...LF
AVIATION...Bunker
MARINE...LF
FIRE WEATHER...Bunker
HYDROLOGY...LF

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
137 PM EDT Tue Jun 29 2021

FLZ007>010-012-108-112-291830-
Coastal Bay FL-Central Walton FL-Holmes FL-Inland Bay FL-
South Walton FL-North Walton FL-Washington FL-
137 PM EDT Tue Jun 29 2021

...SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT...

At 136 PM EDT/1236 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong
thunderstorm 15 miles north of Panama City Beach, moving northwest at
15 mph.

Winds in excess of 30 mph will be possible with this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Vernon, De Funiak Springs, Eglin Air Force Base, Live Oak, Freeport,
Ponce De Leon, Caryville, Westville, Ebro, Hinsons Crossroads,
Portland, Whitehead Crossroads, Seminole Hills, Cerrogordo, Gritney,
Rock Hill, Holmes Valley, Millers Ferry, Knox Hill and Hickory Hill.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3088 8585 3050 8561 3026 8597 3042 8611
      3041 8612 3043 8612 3045 8615 3046 8615
      3047 8613 3048 8614 3047 8616 3060 8628
TIME...MOT...LOC 1736Z 148DEG 14KT 3043 8587

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
212 PM EDT Tue Jun 29 2021

FLZ028-029-034-128-134-291915-
Coastal Dixie FL-Inland Taylor FL-Inland Dixie FL-Coastal Taylor FL-
Lafayette FL-
212 PM EDT Tue Jun 29 2021

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR LAFAYETTE...DIXIE AND
SOUTHEASTERN TAYLOR COUNTIES UNTIL 315 PM EDT...

At 212 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Fort White to 6 miles east of Horseshoe
Point. Movement was northwest at 30 mph.

Winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with these storms.

Locations impacted include...
Mayo, Cross City, Steinhatchee, Horseshoe Point, Suwannee, Horseshoe
Beach, Tennille, Shamrock, Clara, Cross City Airport, Shired Island,
Old Town, Jonesboro, Jack Lee Island, Grady, Hatch Bend, Salem, San
Pedro Junction, Cedar Island and Fish Creek.

LAT...LON 2929 8324 2979 8367 3011 8322 3008 8307
      2996 8293 2989 8292 2988 8288 2976 8295
      2970 8294 2970 8296 2961 8297 2958 8295
      2959 8294 2954 8298 2947 8298 2937 8307
      2935 8306 2930 8316 2929 8317
TIME...MOT...LOC 1812Z 112DEG 26KT 2986 8274 2943 8318

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
216 PM EDT Tue Jun 29 2021

FLZ008-010-012-013-108-112-291900-
Coastal Bay FL-Central Walton FL-Inland Bay FL-Calhoun FL-
South Walton FL-Washington FL-
216 PM EDT Tue Jun 29 2021

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR BAY...WEST CENTRAL CALHOUN...
SOUTHEASTERN WALTON AND SOUTHERN WASHINGTON COUNTIES IN THE PANHANDLE
OF FLORIDA UNTIL 300 PM EDT/200 PM CDT/...

At 216 PM EDT/116 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong
thunderstorm near Lynn Haven, moving northwest at 25 mph.

Winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Panama City, Lynn Haven, Callaway, Vernon, Springfield, Hiland Park,
Parker, Wausau, Ebro, Southport, Fountain, Seminole Hills, Cedar
Grove, Singer Road, Dirego Park, College Station, Bayou George, Camp
Flowers, Holmes Valley and Gainer Spring.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3041 8608 3067 8558 3031 8526 3012 8565
      3040 8609
TIME...MOT...LOC 1816Z 129DEG 20KT 3033 8561

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
332 PM EDT Tue Jun 29 2021

FLZ019-GAZ159>161-292015-
Madison FL-Brooks GA-Lanier GA-Lowndes GA-
332 PM EDT Tue Jun 29 2021

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR MADISON...SOUTHERN LANIER...
LOWNDES AND SOUTHEASTERN BROOKS COUNTIES UNTIL 415 PM EDT...

At 331 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Mayday to near Dowling Park. Movement was
northwest at 25 mph.

Winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with these storms.

Locations impacted include...
Madison, Lake Park, Valdosta, Hahira, I-75 At Exit 16, Moody Air
Force Base, Remerton, Dasher, Greenville, Lee, Ebb, Barretts,
Hamburg, Pinetta, Eridu, Lovett, Nankin, Empress, Clyattville and
Hanson.

LAT...LON 3085 8301 3085 8309 3080 8310 3079 8313
      3063 8314 3063 8329 3059 8326 3042 8322
      3039 8317 3035 8321 3026 8324 3026 8347
      3030 8347 3030 8377 3103 8337 3103 8320
      3104 8320 3092 8297 3087 8297
TIME...MOT...LOC 1931Z 113DEG 22KT 3082 8298 3023 8331

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PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL
346 PM EDT TUE JUN 29 2021

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0315 PM     TSTM WND DMG     COOKS HAMMOCK           29.93N 83.28W
06/29/2021                   LAFAYETTE          FL   911 CALL CENTER

            911 CALL CENTER REPORTED A TREE DOWN ALONG
            SOUTH STATE ROAD 51.

&&

KO

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
415 PM EDT Tue Jun 29 2021

FLZ018-019-GAZ147-148-158>161-292100-
Inland Jefferson FL-Madison FL-Berrien GA-Brooks GA-Lanier GA-
Lowndes GA-Cook GA-Thomas GA-
415 PM EDT Tue Jun 29 2021

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTHERN JEFFERSON...WESTERN
MADISON...SOUTHERN COOK...SOUTH CENTRAL BERRIEN...WEST CENTRAL
LANIER...WESTERN LOWNDES...SOUTHEASTERN THOMAS AND BROOKS COUNTIES
UNTIL 500 PM EDT...

At 415 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Moody Air Force Base to 15 miles northwest
of Perry. Movement was west at 20 mph.

Winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with these storms.

Locations impacted include...
Monticello, Adel, Valdosta, Quitman, Hahira, Sparks, Boston, Ray
City, I-75 At Exit 16, Moody Air Force Base, Remerton, Meigs,
Greenville, Morven, Cecil, Cody, Barretts, Greggs, Everett and
Drifton.

LAT...LON 3030 8361 3030 8380 3035 8406 3104 8362
      3104 8357 3108 8358 3120 8351 3107 8308
TIME...MOT...LOC 2015Z 100DEG 18KT 3102 8319 3031 8370

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