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Special Weather Statement, NWS Tallahassee, FL

August 31, 2021Washington County, Florida

NWS Tallahassee, FL issued this special weather statement at Aug 31, 2021, 2:36 AM CDT for Washington County, Florida. It was in force for 39 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued: Aug 31, 2021, 2:36 AM CDT (07:36 UTC)
Expired: Aug 31, 2021, 3:15 AM CDT
In force: 39 min
Issued by: NWS Tallahassee, FL
Hail: 0.00 in
Wind: 40

County Washington County, FL

The radar

The Eglin Afb radar (KEVX), 5 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:40 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Tallahassee Rgnl, FL (KTLH), launched 00:00Z, 7.6 hours before the alert went out and 155 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-p

Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.

Hodograph

The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.

Mixed-layer CAPE: 758 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN: -8 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL: 974 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear: 17 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity: 32 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity: 51 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter: 0.0
Supercell composite: 0.0

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The text

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this special weather statement went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Tallahassee, FL wrote its last area forecast discussion before this special weather statement went out at Aug 31, 12:37 AM CDT, 1 hour 59 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Aug 31, 12:37 AM CDT, 1 hour 59 minutes before

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In the hours before

Local storm report, Aug 30, 8:50 PM CDT, 5 hours 46 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL
950 PM EDT MON AUG 30 2021

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

0944 PM     MARINE TSTM WIND 2 WNW BLUE MOUNTAIN BEA 30.35N 86.23W
08/30/2021  M40 MPH          WALTON             FL   MESONET

            WEATHERSTEM UNIT AT ED WALLINE BEACH ACCESS
            REPORTS WIND GUST OF 40 MPH.

&&

Special weather statement, Aug 30, 9:19 PM CDT, 5 hours 17 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1019 PM EDT Mon Aug 30 2021

ALZ068-069-FLZ007>012-108-112-310315-
Geneva AL-Houston AL-Coastal Bay FL-Central Walton FL-Holmes FL-
Inland Bay FL-South Walton FL-Jackson FL-North Walton FL-
Washington FL-
1019 PM EDT Mon Aug 30 2021

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of Geneva, western
Houston, western Jackson, Bay, eastern Walton, Holmes and Washington
Counties through 1115 PM EDT/1015 PM CDT/...

At 1019 PM EDT/919 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from 10 miles south of Geneva to
12 miles southeast of De Funiak Springs to 14 miles northeast of
Santa Rosa Beach to 14 miles northwest of Lynn Haven to near Panama
City Beach. Movement was northeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Panama City, Lynn Haven, Panama City Beach, Callaway, Vernon,
Bonifay, Geneva, Chipley, Graceville, De Funiak Springs, Dothan,
Springfield, Hartford, Taylor, Slocomb, Samson, Mexico Beach, Hiland
Park, Tyndall Air Force Base and Eglin Air Force Base.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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 3038 8615 3039 8611 3045 8615 3111 8609
      3120 8579 3119 8571 3123 8569 3126 8557
      3125 8551 3077 8539 2989 8542 3009 8584
      3030 8616
TIME...MOT...LOC 0219Z 208DEG 32KT 3090 8592 3057 8603 3046 8603 3032
8587 3014 8583

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

72-BUNKER

Special weather statement, Aug 30, 10:02 PM CDT, 4 hours 34 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1002 PM CDT Mon Aug 30 2021

ALZ066-068-069-FLZ009-310345-
Dale AL-Geneva AL-Houston AL-Holmes FL-
1002 PM CDT Mon Aug 30 2021

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southern Dale,
eastern Geneva, northwestern Houston and northeastern Holmes Counties
through 1045 PM CDT...

At 1002 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles southeast of Geneva, moving northeast at 45 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...
Daleville, Dothan, Fort Rucker, Geneva, Ozark, Enterprise, Hartford,
Taylor, Midland City, Level Plains, Slocomb, Newton, Pinckard,
Kinsey, Malvern, Clayhatchee, Grimes, Caryville, Esto and Napier
Field.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3120 8581 3120 8579 3126 8579 3144 8573
      3128 8535 3077 8573 3078 8574 3078 8575
      3079 8575 3079 8582 3078 8582 3088 8592
TIME...MOT...LOC 0302Z 203DEG 40KT 3092 8579

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

72-BUNKER

Local storm report, Aug 30, 10:11 PM CDT, 4 hours 25 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL
1111 PM EDT MON AUG 30 2021

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

1018 PM     MARINE TSTM WIND 1 SE GULF RESORT BEACH  30.21N 85.88W
08/30/2021  M46 MPH          GMZ750             FL   BUOY

            BUOY STATION PCBF1 PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL
            GUSTED TO 46 MPH.

&&

JLF

Special weather statement, Aug 31, 2:36 AM CDT, 0 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
336 AM EDT Tue Aug 31 2021

FLZ008>010-012-112-310815-
Coastal Bay FL-Central Walton FL-Holmes FL-Inland Bay FL-
Washington FL-
336 AM EDT Tue Aug 31 2021

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern Bay,
southeastern Walton, southwestern Holmes and central Washington
Counties through 415 AM EDT/315 AM CDT/...

At 336 AM EDT/236 AM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong
thunderstorm 17 miles southwest of Vernon, moving northeast at 40
mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Vernon, Bonifay, Live Oak, Ponce De Leon, Caryville, Westville, Ebro,
Hinsons Crossroads, Brock Crossroad, Red Bay, Whitehead Crossroads,
Bruce, Red Head, Holmes Valley, Millers Ferry, Five Points, Pine Log,
Hulaw, Knox Hill and Hickory Hill.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3084 8592 3074 8559 3035 8587 3041 8602
      3043 8606
TIME...MOT...LOC 0736Z 210DEG 33KT 3046 8593

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

72-BUNKER

The office that day

Everything else NWS Tallahassee, FL issued on the same UTC day.

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Aug 30, 8:09 PM CDT	Special Marine Warning	TAE		96 min
Aug 30, 9:19 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TAE	Bay, Holmes, Washington	56 min
Aug 30, 9:45 PM CDT	Special Marine Warning	TAE		60 min
Aug 30, 10:02 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TAE	Holmes	43 min
Aug 31, 2:23 AM CDT	Special Marine Warning	TAE		97 min
Aug 31, 3:01 AM CDT	Small Craft Advisory	TAE		42 hr
Aug 31, 3:14 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TAE	Holmes, Walton, Washington	61 min
Aug 31, 3:53 AM CDT	Special Marine Warning	TAE		3 hr
Aug 31, 4:16 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TAE	Jackson, Washington	59 min
Aug 31, 4:43 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TAE	Holmes, Jackson, Washington	62 min
Aug 31, 5:00 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TAE	Holmes, Walton	60 min
Aug 31, 5:18 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TAE	Walton	27 min
Aug 31, 5:42 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TAE	Bay, Calhoun, Jackson, Washington	63 min
Aug 31, 5:55 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TAE	Calhoun, Gulf, Liberty	50 min
Aug 31, 6:34 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TAE	Washington	41 min
Aug 31, 6:40 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TAE	Liberty	50 min
Aug 31, 6:45 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TAE	Jackson	30 min
Aug 31, 6:49 AM CDT	Special Marine Warning	TAE		26 min
Aug 31, 6:52 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	TAE	Bay, Walton, Washington	23 min
Aug 31, 6:57 AM CDT	Special Marine Warning	TAE		48 min
Aug 31, 7:05 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TAE	Holmes	25 min
Aug 31, 7:08 AM CDT	Special Marine Warning	TAE		67 min
Aug 31, 7:11 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TAE	Washington	49 min
Aug 31, 7:23 AM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	TAE	Holmes, Walton	3 hr
Aug 31, 7:44 AM CDT	Special Marine Warning	TAE		31 min
Aug 31, 7:50 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TAE	Holmes, Walton	40 min
Aug 31, 7:59 AM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	TAE	Holmes	3 hr
Aug 31, 8:14 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TAE	Holmes	31 min
Aug 31, 8:16 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TAE	Walton	29 min
Aug 31, 8:19 AM CDT	Special Marine Warning	TAE		26 min
Aug 31, 8:26 AM CDT	Special Marine Warning	TAE		49 min
Aug 31, 8:34 AM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	TAE	Walton	3 hr
Aug 31, 8:42 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TAE	Holmes, Jackson, Walton, Washington	48 min
Aug 31, 8:44 AM CDT	Tornado Warning	TAE	Calhoun, Jackson	17 min
Aug 31, 9:11 AM CDT	Special Marine Warning	TAE		34 min
Aug 31, 9:15 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	TAE	Walton, Washington	30 min
Aug 31, 9:24 AM CDT	Special Marine Warning	TAE		36 min
Aug 31, 9:27 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TAE	Jackson, Washington	33 min
Aug 31, 9:31 AM CDT	Tornado Warning	TAE	Jackson, Washington	29 min
Aug 31, 9:45 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TAE	Washington	45 min
Aug 31, 9:58 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	TAE	Bay, Walton, Washington	32 min
Aug 31, 10:00 AM CDT	Special Marine Warning	TAE		45 min
Aug 31, 10:03 AM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	TAE	Bay, Holmes, Jackson, Walton, Washington	3 hr
Aug 31, 10:04 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TAE	Jackson, Washington	26 min
Aug 31, 10:22 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TAE	Jefferson, Madison	23 min
Aug 31, 10:25 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TAE	Washington	35 min
Aug 31, 10:28 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TAE	Jackson, Washington	32 min
Aug 31, 10:30 AM CDT	Special Marine Warning	TAE		15 min
Aug 31, 10:42 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	TAE	Bay, Calhoun, Gulf, Jackson, Washington	33 min
Aug 31, 10:50 AM CDT	Special Marine Warning	TAE		40 min
Aug 31, 11:07 AM CDT	Areal Flood Advisory	TAE	Bay, Calhoun, Jackson, Washington	3 hr
Aug 31, 11:16 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TAE	Bay, Calhoun, Gulf, Jackson	59 min
Aug 31, 11:28 AM CDT	Special Marine Warning	TAE		92 min
Aug 31, 11:37 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TAE	Liberty	38 min
Aug 31, 11:42 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TAE	Calhoun, Liberty	33 min
Aug 31, 11:56 AM CDT	Special Marine Warning	TAE		49 min
Aug 31, 12:14 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TAE	Leon, Wakulla	46 min
Aug 31, 12:16 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TAE	Liberty	44 min
Aug 31, 12:24 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	TAE	Gadsden, Leon, Liberty, Wakulla	66 min
Aug 31, 12:29 PM CDT	Special Marine Warning	TAE		91 min
Aug 31, 12:44 PM CDT	Flash Flood Warning	TAE	Bay	3 hr
Aug 31, 12:49 PM CDT	Special Marine Warning	TAE		56 min
Aug 31, 12:56 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TAE	Jefferson, Leon	64 min
Aug 31, 1:18 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	TAE	Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon	26 min
Aug 31, 1:25 PM CDT	Special Marine Warning	TAE		95 min
Aug 31, 1:35 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TAE	Dixie, Lafayette, Madison, Taylor	25 min
Aug 31, 1:57 PM CDT	Special Marine Warning	TAE		33 min
Aug 31, 2:00 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TAE	Lafayette, Madison	15 min
Aug 31, 2:14 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TAE	Liberty	46 min
Aug 31, 2:15 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TAE	Lafayette	15 min
Aug 31, 2:26 PM CDT	Special Marine Warning	TAE		64 min
Aug 31, 2:28 PM CDT	Special Marine Warning	TAE		32 min
Aug 31, 2:31 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TAE	Lafayette, Madison, Taylor	89 min
Aug 31, 2:50 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TAE	Franklin	25 min
Aug 31, 3:02 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TAE	Dixie	43 min
Aug 31, 9:08 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TAE	Seminole	37 min
Aug 31, 10:38 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TAE	Ben Hill, Berrien, Cook, Irwin, Tift	37 min
Aug 31, 10:40 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TAE	Brooks	35 min
Aug 31, 11:13 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	TAE	Ben Hill, Berrien, Cook, Irwin, Lanier, Lowndes and 1 more	62 min
Aug 31, 11:28 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	TAE	Berrien, Cook, Lanier, Lowndes	50 min

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.