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Heat Advisory 21, NWS Tallahassee, FL

August 14, 202326 counties in Georgia; 16 counties in Florida; 5 counties in Alabama

NWS Tallahassee, FL issued this heat advisory at Aug 14, 2023, 8:03 PM EDT for 26 counties in Georgia; 16 counties in Florida; 5 counties in Alabama. It took effect at Aug 15, 2023, 11:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 8 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Aug 14, 2023, 8:03 PM EDT (00:03 UTC)
In effect from
Aug 15, 2023, 11:00 AM EDT
Expired
Aug 15, 2023, 7:00 PM EDT
In force
8 hr
Issued by
NWS Tallahassee, FL
All 47 counties

Coffee County, AL, Dale County, AL, Geneva County, AL, Henry County, AL, Houston County, AL, Bay County, FL, Calhoun County, FL, Dixie County, FL, Franklin County, FL, Gadsden County, FL, Gulf County, FL, Holmes County, FL, Jackson County, FL, Jefferson County, FL, Lafayette County, FL, Leon County, FL, Madison County, FL, Taylor County, FL, Wakulla County, FL, Walton County, FL, Washington County, FL, Baker County, GA, Ben Hill County, GA, Berrien County, GA, Brooks County, GA, Calhoun County, GA, Clay County, GA, Colquitt County, GA, Cook County, GA, Decatur County, GA, Dougherty County, GA, Early County, GA, Grady County, GA, Irwin County, GA, Lanier County, GA, Lee County, GA, Lowndes County, GA, Miller County, GA, Mitchell County, GA, Quitman County, GA, Randolph County, GA, Seminole County, GA, Terrell County, GA, Thomas County, GA, Tift County, GA, Turner County, GA, Worth County, GA

The radar

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The text

As transmitted.

796 
WWUS72 KTAE 150003
NPWTAE

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
803 PM EDT Mon Aug 14 2023

ALZ065>069-FLZ007>019-026>029-034-108-112-114-115-118-127-128-134-
GAZ120>131-142>148-155>161-152300-
/O.EXP.KTAE.EH.W.0010.000000T0000Z-230815T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KTAE.HT.Y.0021.230815T1500Z-230815T2300Z/
Coffee-Dale-Henry-Geneva-Houston-North Walton-Central Walton-
Holmes-Washington-Jackson-Inland Bay-Calhoun-Inland Gulf-
Inland Franklin-Gadsden-Leon-Inland Jefferson-Madison-Liberty-
Inland Wakulla-Inland Taylor-Lafayette-Inland Dixie-South Walton-
Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-Coastal Jefferson-
Coastal Wakulla-Coastal Taylor-Coastal Dixie-Quitman-Clay-
Randolph-Terrell-Dougherty-Lee-Worth-Turner-Tift-Ben Hill-Irwin-
Early-Miller-Baker-Mitchell-Colquitt-Cook-Berrien-Seminole-
Decatur-Grady-Thomas-Brooks-Lowndes-Lanier-
Including the cities of Battens Crossroads, Enterprise, 
Enterprise Municipal A/P, Keyton, Asbury, Beamon, 
Blackwell Field A/P, Browns Crossroads, Daleville, Dill, Ewell, 
Fort Rucker, Mabson, Ozark, Blackwood, Headland, 
Headland Municipal A/P, Abbeville, Abbeville Municipal A/P, 
Lawrenceville, Screamer, Geneva, Geneva Municipal A/P, Fadette, 
Hartford, Ganer, Hacoda, Logan Field Municipal A/P, Dothan, 
Ashford, Cottonwood, Alpine Heights, Argyle, Center Ridge, 
Cluster Springs, De Funiak Spring Airport, De Funiak Springs, 
Glendale, Eucheeanna, Pleasant Ridge, Barker Store, Leonia, 
New Hope, Bonifay, Holmes County Airport, Cobb Crossroads, 
Crystal Lake, Poplar Head, Chipley, Chipley Municipal Airport, 
Orange Hill, Five Points, Marianna, Simsville, 
Richter Crossroads, Browntown, Graceville, Malone, Sneads, 
Bennett, Econfina, Nixon, Youngstown, Abe Springs, Blountstown, 
Clarksville, Durham, Frink, Marysville, Scotts Ferry, 
Howard Creek, Dalkeith, Honeyville, Wewahitchka, Beverly, 
Buck Siding, Fort Gadsden, Morgan Place, Littman, Quincy, 
Quincy Airport, Santa Clara, Wetumpka, Chattahoochee, 
Hardin Heights, Bradfordville, Capitola, Chaires, 
Chaires Crossroads, Killearn Estates, Killearn Lakes, 
Maclay State Gardens, Tallahassee, Alma, Capps, Casa Blanco, 
Dills, Drifton, Festus, Jarrott, Monticello, Lovett, Cherry Lake,
Hanson, Hopewell, Madison, Pinetta, Sweetwater, Bethel, 
Hilliardville, Wakulla Springs, Athena, Boyd, Bucell Junction, 
Cabbage Grove, Carbur, Fenholloway, Perry, Midway, Buckville, 
Cooks Hammock, Day, Mayo, Cross City, Cross City Airport, Hines, 
Jonesboro, Old Town, Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach, 
Turquoise Beach, Bunker, Freeport, Portland, Port Washington, 
Panama City, Callaway, Cairo, Lynn Haven, Southport, Vicksburg, 
Magnolia Beach, Oak Grove, Odena, Port St. Joe, White City, 
Beacon Hill, Overstreet, Saint Joe Beach, Apalachicola, 
Apalachicola Airport, Bay City, Tilton, Creels, Hays Place, 
High Bluff, Buckhorn, Medart, Panacea, Sopchoppy, Port Leon, 
Saint Marks, Adams Beach, Blue Springs, Cedar Island, 
Dekle Beach, Fish Creek, Howell Place, Yellow Jacket, 
Horseshoe Beach, Jena, Shired Island, Suwannee, Crossroads, 
Georgetown, Hatcher, Wire Bridge, Union, Bagby State Park, 
Days Crossroads, Fort Gaines, Jones Crossing, Moores Crossroads, 
Pecan, Ricks Place, Benevolence, Coles, Cuthbert, Peterson Hill, 
Shivers Mill, Springvale, Springvale Station, Arlington, 
Commissary Hill, Cordrays Mill, Dickey, Morgan, Williamsburg, 
Edison, Clarks Mill, Dawson, Dawson Municipal A/P, Doverel, 
Graves, Herod, Yeomans, Albany, East Albany, Lockett Crossing, 
Pretoria, Southwest Ga Regional A/P, Turner City, Walker, 
Forrester, Leesburg, Palmyra, Alfords, Gammage, Gordy, Isabella, 
Red Rock, Sylvester, Sylvester Airport, Ashburn, Hobby, Worth, 
Chula, Harding, Sunsweet, Tifton, Ashton, Bowens Mill, 
Fitzgerald, Fitzgerald Municipal A/P, Queensland, Westwood, 
Waterloo, Abba, Irwinville, Ocilla, Douglasville, Blakely, 
Centerville, Cuba, Early Co A/P, Mayhaw, Babcock, Bellview, 
Boykin, Colquitt, Cooktown, Elmodel Wma, Hawkinstown, 
Hoggard Mill, Newton, Red Store Crossroads, Iveys Mill, Milford, 
Branchville, Camilla, Mitchell Co A/P, Cotton, Pelham, Moultrie, 
Moultrie Municipal A/P, Spence Airport, Adel, Cook Co A/P, 
Greggs, Pine Valley, Barneyville, Laconte, Massee, 
Berrien Co A/P, Cottle, Nashville, Weber, Bannockburn, 
Davis Park, Donaldsonville A/P, Donalsonville, Little Hope, 
Riverturn, Fairchild, Seminole State Park, Ausmac, Bainbridge, 
Decatur Co A/P, Hanover, Lynn, Steinham Store, West Bainbridge, 
Beachton, Capel, Elpino, Grady Co A/P, Moncrief, Pine Park, 
Dillon, Metcalf, Pasco, Thomasville, Brooks Co A/P, Dixie, 
Empress, Nankin, Quitman, Grooverville, Valdosta, 
Valdosta Regional Airport, Courthouse, Lakeland, and Teeterville
803 PM EDT Mon Aug 14 2023 /703 PM CDT Mon Aug 14 2023/

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ TO 7 PM EDT
/6 PM CDT/ TUESDAY...
...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING HAS EXPIRED FOR TODAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 111 expected on Tuesday. 

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Alabama, Big Bend and Panhandle 
  Florida and south central and southwest Georgia.

* WHEN...From 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ to 7 PM EDT /6 PM CDT/ 
  Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
  illnesses to occur, especially for those working outdoors or
  participating in outdoor activities. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sunshine, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. 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.

&&

$$

Godsey
1 follow-up statement
183 
WWUS72 KTAE 150650
NPWTAE

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
250 AM EDT Tue Aug 15 2023

FLZ007>014-108-112-114-152300-
/O.UPG.KTAE.HT.Y.0021.230815T1500Z-230815T2300Z/
/O.NEW.KTAE.EH.W.0011.230815T1500Z-230815T2300Z/
North Walton-Central Walton-Holmes-Washington-Jackson-Inland Bay-
Calhoun-Inland Gulf-South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-
Including the cities of Alpine Heights, Argyle, Center Ridge, 
Cluster Springs, De Funiak Spring Airport, De Funiak Springs, 
Glendale, Eucheeanna, Pleasant Ridge, Barker Store, Leonia, 
New Hope, Bonifay, Holmes County Airport, Cobb Crossroads, 
Crystal Lake, Poplar Head, Chipley, Chipley Municipal Airport, 
Orange Hill, Five Points, Marianna, Simsville, 
Richter Crossroads, Browntown, Graceville, Malone, Sneads, 
Bennett, Econfina, Nixon, Youngstown, Abe Springs, Blountstown, 
Clarksville, Durham, Frink, Marysville, Scotts Ferry, 
Howard Creek, Dalkeith, Honeyville, Wewahitchka, Sandestin, 
Santa Rosa Beach, Turquoise Beach, Bunker, Freeport, Portland, 
Port Washington, Panama City, Callaway, Cairo, Lynn Haven, 
Southport, Vicksburg, Magnolia Beach, Oak Grove, Odena, 
Port St. Joe, White City, Beacon Hill, Overstreet, 
and Saint Joe Beach
250 AM EDT Tue Aug 15 2023 /150 AM CDT Tue Aug 15 2023/

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/
THIS MORNING TO 7 PM EDT /6 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values in the
  113 to 118 range expected.

* WHERE...Portions of the Big Bend and Panhandle of Florida.

* WHEN...From 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ this morning to 7 PM EDT /6 
  PM CDT/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly 
  increase the potential for heat related illnesses, 
  particularly for those working or participating in outdoor 
  activities.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sunshine, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. 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.

&&

$$

ALZ065>069-FLZ015>019-026>029-034-115-118-127-128-134-GAZ120>131-
142>148-155>161-152300-
/O.CON.KTAE.HT.Y.0021.230815T1500Z-230815T2300Z/
Coffee-Dale-Henry-Geneva-Houston-Inland Franklin-Gadsden-Leon-
Inland Jefferson-Madison-Liberty-Inland Wakulla-Inland Taylor-
Lafayette-Inland Dixie-Coastal Franklin-Coastal Jefferson-
Coastal Wakulla-Coastal Taylor-Coastal Dixie-Quitman-Clay-
Randolph-Calhoun-Terrell-Dougherty-Lee-Worth-Turner-Tift-Ben Hill-
Irwin-Early-Miller-Baker-Mitchell-Colquitt-Cook-Berrien-Seminole-
Decatur-Grady-Thomas-Brooks-Lowndes-Lanier-
Including the cities of Battens Crossroads, Enterprise, 
Enterprise Municipal A/P, Keyton, Asbury, Beamon, 
Blackwell Field A/P, Browns Crossroads, Daleville, Dill, Ewell, 
Fort Rucker, Mabson, Ozark, Blackwood, Headland, 
Headland Municipal A/P, Abbeville, Abbeville Municipal A/P, 
Lawrenceville, Screamer, Geneva, Geneva Municipal A/P, Fadette, 
Hartford, Ganer, Hacoda, Logan Field Municipal A/P, Dothan, 
Ashford, Cottonwood, Beverly, Buck Siding, Fort Gadsden, 
Morgan Place, Littman, Quincy, Quincy Airport, Santa Clara, 
Wetumpka, Chattahoochee, Hardin Heights, Bradfordville, Capitola,
Chaires, Chaires Crossroads, Killearn Estates, Killearn Lakes, 
Maclay State Gardens, Tallahassee, Alma, Capps, Casa Blanco, 
Dills, Drifton, Festus, Jarrott, Monticello, Lovett, Cherry Lake,
Hanson, Hopewell, Madison, Pinetta, Sweetwater, Bethel, 
Hilliardville, Wakulla Springs, Athena, Boyd, Bucell Junction, 
Cabbage Grove, Carbur, Econfina, Fenholloway, Perry, Midway, 
Buckville, Cooks Hammock, Day, Mayo, Cross City, 
Cross City Airport, Hines, Jonesboro, Old Town, Apalachicola, 
Apalachicola Airport, Bay City, Tilton, Creels, Hays Place, 
High Bluff, Buckhorn, Medart, Panacea, Sopchoppy, Port Leon, 
Saint Marks, Adams Beach, Blue Springs, Cedar Island, 
Dekle Beach, Fish Creek, Howell Place, Yellow Jacket, 
Horseshoe Beach, Jena, Shired Island, Suwannee, Crossroads, 
Georgetown, Hatcher, Wire Bridge, Union, Bagby State Park, 
Days Crossroads, Fort Gaines, Jones Crossing, Moores Crossroads, 
Pecan, Ricks Place, Benevolence, Coles, Cuthbert, Peterson Hill, 
Shivers Mill, Springvale, Springvale Station, Arlington, 
Commissary Hill, Cordrays Mill, Dickey, Morgan, Williamsburg, 
Edison, Clarks Mill, Dawson, Dawson Municipal A/P, Doverel, 
Graves, Herod, Yeomans, Albany, East Albany, Lockett Crossing, 
Pretoria, Southwest Ga Regional A/P, Turner City, Walker, 
Forrester, Leesburg, Palmyra, Alfords, Gammage, Gordy, Isabella, 
Red Rock, Sylvester, Sylvester Airport, Ashburn, Hobby, Worth, 
Chula, Harding, Sunsweet, Tifton, Ashton, Bowens Mill, 
Fitzgerald, Fitzgerald Municipal A/P, Queensland, Westwood, 
Waterloo, Abba, Irwinville, Ocilla, Douglasville, Blakely, 
Centerville, Cuba, Early Co A/P, Mayhaw, Babcock, Bellview, 
Boykin, Colquitt, Cooktown, Elmodel Wma, Hawkinstown, 
Hoggard Mill, Newton, Red Store Crossroads, Iveys Mill, Milford, 
Branchville, Camilla, Mitchell Co A/P, Cotton, Pelham, Moultrie, 
Moultrie Municipal A/P, Spence Airport, Adel, Cook Co A/P, 
Greggs, Pine Valley, Barneyville, Laconte, Massee, 
Berrien Co A/P, Cottle, Nashville, Weber, Bannockburn, 
Davis Park, Donaldsonville A/P, Donalsonville, Little Hope, 
Riverturn, Fairchild, Seminole State Park, Ausmac, Bainbridge, 
Decatur Co A/P, Hanover, Lynn, Steinham Store, West Bainbridge, 
Beachton, Cairo, Capel, Elpino, Grady Co A/P, Moncrief, 
Pine Park, Dillon, Metcalf, Pasco, Thomasville, Brooks Co A/P, 
Dixie, Empress, Nankin, Quitman, Grooverville, Valdosta, 
Valdosta Regional Airport, Courthouse, Lakeland, and Teeterville
250 AM EDT Tue Aug 15 2023 /150 AM CDT Tue Aug 15 2023/

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/
THIS MORNING TO 7 PM EDT /6 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 112 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Alabama, the Big Bend of Florida,  
  and south central and southwest Georgia.

* WHEN...From 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ this morning to 7 PM EDT /6 
  PM CDT/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat 
  illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sunshine, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. 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.

&&

$$

DVD

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this heat advisory 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 heat advisory went out at Aug 14, 7:50 PM EDT, 13 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Aug 14, 7:50 PM EDT, 13 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
750 PM EDT Mon Aug 14 2023

...New AVIATION...

.NEAR TERM...
(Through Tuesday)
Issued at 308 PM EDT Mon Aug 14 2023

Scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue to develop from
the Florida Big Bend and along I75 westward this afternoon and
evening. Better chances remain through the Big Bend and adjacent
Georgia counties. Where it's not raining, heat indices are well
into the 100s and low to mid 110s. Excessive heat warning remains
in effect through 8 PM ET / 7 PM CT. Convection will slowly
diminish through the mid to late evening hours.

Forecast challenge Tuesday will be how high the heat indices will
get. Upper ridge in place will be pinched westward as a trough
moves into the southern US. A cold front will make a run towards
our southeast Alabama counties at the close of the near term. As
this 'heat dome' moves west, moisture and temperatures won't be
quite as high meaning heat indices won't be as oppressive as days
past. It will be close to 113F heat index in portions of the
Florida Panhandle but for now will recommend a heat advisory to
the swing shift to issue once the excessive heat warning expires.

Another challenge will be convection that develops along the
front towards late afternoon, severe potential with this
convection, and diurnal convection and associated cloud cover that
may also help tamper down highs a skoosh. GFS is fairly robust in
developing convection along the front. DCAPE will be healthy
enough to warrant downbursts with any strong storm that develops.
SPC upgraded to a marginal risk for severe storms area wide
Tuesday.

&&

.SHORT TERM...
(Tuesday night through Wednesday night)
Issued at 308 PM EDT Mon Aug 14 2023

A frontal boundary (cold front) ahead of an upper level trough
will bring in an increased chance for rain on beginning Tuesday
night into Wednesday while also bringing down temperatures to the
low 90s for Wednesday afternoon. Some thunderstorms may be strong
to severe with the SPC highlighting our the region except for the
extreme SE Big Bend counties in a Marginal (1 of 5) risk for
severe weather. The main threat will be damaging wind gusts and
heavy rainfall. The WPC highlighted the northwestern two-thirds of
the region with a Marginal risk (1 of 4) for Excessive rainfall
on Tuesday (night) and then shifts to the southeastern two-thirds
of the region for Wednesday. Through this period, we could receive
1-3 inches of rain with isolated higher amounts. PoPs for Tuesday
night are about 50 to 60 percent, and increase for the Big Bend
region to 70-90 percent for Wednesday afternoon. The rain is
expected to begin clearing out Wednesday night.

Temperatures will be in the low to mid 90s on Wednesday with heat
indices around 100-105 range, but will monitor for heat advisory
criteria (heat index 108F or greater). The overnight lows will be
in the mid 70s.

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Thursday through Sunday)
Issued at 308 PM EDT Mon Aug 14 2023

Showers and thunderstorms may linger Wednesday night into
Thursday as the frontal boundary continues its passage through the
region. The upper level trough will be heading east at the start
of the term, making room for a ridge to build in from the Southern
Plains. With this, we can expect temperatures to again approach
the upper 90s into low 100s, but there is a surface high over the
Bermuda region that will be expanding westward. This would bring
us easterly flow that may allow for drier air to mix in by the
weekend. Although the temperatures will be hot, we should be able
to remain below advisory criteria.

The ridge of high pressure should keep our PoPs down heading into
the weekend with daily diurnal chances around 30-60 percent in
the afternoons from storms developing along the seabreeze located
along and south of I-10. The exception is Thursday with higher
PoPs in the Big Bend region ranging from 50 to 80 percent in the
extreme southeast Big Bend.

Temperatures for the long term will be back in the mid-upper 90s
with heat indices near 106 and will be monitored for heat advisory
criteria by the weekend for the FL Panhandle counties.

&&

.AVIATION...
(00Z TAFS)
Issued at 741 PM EDT Mon Aug 14 2023

Convection lingers across parts of the Tri-state area, but should
diminish by midnight or sooner. Maintained a mention of thunder
at all sites except TLH thru 2Z based on current radar trends
w/DHN most likely to see TSRA and/or gusty winds during that time.
A quiet night is fcst, but MVFR vsybs are possible in the
northern terminals early tmrw morning. Scattered SHRA/TSRA aims to
hold off until just beyond 18Z outside of potentially ECP as soon
as 15Z. Light SW winds prevail away from thunderstorms.

&&

.MARINE...
Issued at 308 PM EDT Mon Aug 14 2023

A frontal boundary will approach marine waters Tuesday and
eventually stall over Gulf waters. This front will bring a slight
increase in winds and seas through the middle of week, but winds
and seas will still remain only around 10 knots or less with seas
ranging from 1 to 3 feet. Main weather impacts from this front
will be a large increase in rain chances, especially from Tuesday
night through Thursday.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
Issued at 308 PM EDT Mon Aug 14 2023

Extreme heat will continue to be a concern for those working
outdoors Tuesday with indices around 110F. Otherwise, gusty and
erratic winds near afternoon thunderstorms along with frequent
lightning will be the other fire weather concern for the next few
days.

&&

.HYDROLOGY...
Issued at 308 PM EDT Mon Aug 14 2023

A frontal boundary will drop into the region through the next few
days. This will bring more widespread rain chances to the region
but any flooding from rain will be very isolated and largely based
around poor drainage areas if a slow moving storm moves overhead.
Widespread rainfall amounts through Thursday will be around 1 to
2 inches with localized amounts up to 3 inches possible.

&&

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not requested. However, spotters are always
encouraged to safely report significant weather conditions when they
occur by calling the office or tweeting us @NWSTallahassee.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Tallahassee   77  97  76  92 /  20  70  50  80
Panama City   82  93  78  90 /  20  60  60  60
Dothan        76  97  73  91 /  30  70  50  40
Albany        76  97  73  90 /  30  60  60  40
Valdosta      76  96  74  92 /  30  70  50  80
Cross City    78  94  77  92 /  30  80  60  90
Apalachicola  81  93  79  90 /  20  60  70  80

&&

.TAE WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
FL...Excessive Heat Warning until 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ this evening
     for FLZ007>019-026>029-034-108-112-114-115-118-127-128-134.

GA...Excessive Heat Warning until 8 PM EDT this evening for
     GAZ120>131-142>148-155>161.

AL...Excessive Heat Warning until 7 PM CDT this evening for
     ALZ065>069.

GM...None.
&&

NEAR TERM...Scholl
SHORT TERM...Montgomery
LONG TERM....Montgomery
AVIATION...IG3
MARINE...Montgomery
FIRE WEATHER...Scholl
HYDROLOGY...Montgomery

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Aug 14, 5:14 PM EDT, 2 hours 49 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
514 PM EDT Mon Aug 14 2023

GAZ159-160-142200-
Brooks GA-Lowndes GA-
514 PM EDT Mon Aug 14 2023

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of western Lowndes and
Brooks Counties through 600 PM EDT...

At 514 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Quitman, moving southeast at 10 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...
Quitman, Valdosta, I-75 At Exit 16, Morven, Dixie, Kinderlou,
Pidcock, Nankin, Empress, Clyattville, Brooks Co A/p, Blue Springs
and I-75 At Exit 22.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3064 8329 3064 8350 3065 8350 3065 8362
      3077 8374 3082 8374 3094 8366 3097 8346
      3097 8337 3090 8337 3089 8332
TIME...MOT...LOC 2114Z 302DEG 9KT 3084 8365

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

01-GONZALEZ
Special weather statement, Aug 14, 5:39 PM EDT, 2 hours 24 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
539 PM EDT Mon Aug 14 2023

GAZ156-157-142215-
Decatur GA-Grady GA-
539 PM EDT Mon Aug 14 2023

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of eastern Decatur and
Grady Counties through 615 PM EDT...

At 539 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Whigham, or 7 miles west of Cairo, moving west at 10 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...
Cairo, Bainbridge, Whigham, Attapulgus, Climax, Grady Co A/p, Rocky
Hill, Laingkat, Calvary, Reno, Fowlstown, Princes Still, Peoples
Still, Amsterdam and Nickleville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3091 8409 3068 8420 3070 8460 3108 8453
TIME...MOT...LOC 2139Z 106DEG 10KT 3086 8433

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

01-GONZALEZ
Special weather statement, Aug 14, 5:42 PM EDT, 2 hours 21 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
542 PM EDT Mon Aug 14 2023

FLZ011-013-014-016-026-GAZ155-156-142230-
Liberty FL-Gadsden FL-Calhoun FL-Inland Gulf FL-Jackson FL-
Decatur GA-Seminole GA-
542 PM EDT Mon Aug 14 2023

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of southeastern Jackson,
north central Gulf and Calhoun Counties in the Panhandle of Florida,
western Gadsden and western Liberty Counties in Big Bend of Florida,
southwestern Decatur and southeastern Seminole Counties in
southwestern Georgia through 630 PM EDT/530 PM CDT/...

At 542 PM EDT/442 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles northeast of
Greensboro to 12 miles east of Blountstown to 12 miles east of
Stonemill Creek. Movement was northwest at 25 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...
Blountstown, Greensboro, Stonemill Creek, Chattahoochee, Wewahitchka,
Orange, Sneads, Gretna, Bristol, Grand Ridge, Altha, Rock Bluff,
Clarksville, Ocheesee, Juniper, Douglas City, Selman, Abe Springs,
Vilas and Chipola Cutoff.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3091 8494 3064 8518 3018 8532 3002 8493
      3039 8479 3067 8456
TIME...MOT...LOC 2142Z 128DEG 22KT 3066 8467 3043 8485 3013 8497

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

73-YOUNG
Local storm report, Aug 14, 6:16 PM EDT, 1 hour 47 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
616 PM EDT Mon Aug 14 2023

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

0438 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     3 NW Sopchoppy          30.09N 84.52W
08/14/2023                   Wakulla            FL   Utility Company

            Trees down on powerlines north of Sopchoppy
            on Mt Beasor Road near the painted bridge
            over the Sopchoppy River.

&&

KGG
Special weather statement, Aug 14, 6:29 PM EDT, 1 hour 34 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
629 PM EDT Mon Aug 14 2023

FLZ011-016-GAZ155-156-142315-
Gadsden FL-Jackson FL-Decatur GA-Seminole GA-
629 PM EDT Mon Aug 14 2023

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of eastern Jackson,
northwestern Gadsden, southwestern Decatur and central Seminole
Counties through 715 PM EDT/615 PM CDT/...

At 628 PM EDT/528 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong
thunderstorm 8 miles west of Chattahoochee, or 15 miles east of
Marianna. This storm was nearly stationary.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and heavy rainfall.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Marianna, Greensboro, Chattahoochee, Malone, Sneads, Grand Ridge,
Greenwood, Bascom, Juniper, Rosedale, Blue Spring, Union City,
Lovedale, Jinks, Dellwood, Riverturn, Star, Hornsville, Alliance and
Buena Vista.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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 3100 8514 3100 8493 3080 8476 3052 8471
      3053 8482 3053 8488 3060 8489 3061 8517
      3060 8517 3060 8519 3091 8529
TIME...MOT...LOC 2228Z 259DEG 3KT 3072 8499

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

01-GONZALEZ
Special weather statement, Aug 14, 7:37 PM EDT, 26 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
737 PM EDT Mon Aug 14 2023

ALZ069-FLZ011-GAZ142-155-150030-
Houston AL-Jackson FL-Seminole GA-Early GA-
737 PM EDT Mon Aug 14 2023

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern
Houston, northeastern Jackson, southwestern Early and northwestern
Seminole Counties through 830 PM EDT/730 PM CDT/...

At 737 PM EDT/637 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong
thunderstorm 8 miles southeast of Ashford, or 9 miles east of
Cottonwood. This storm was nearly stationary.

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...
Cottonwood, Donalsonville, Ashford, Malone, Avon, Gordon, Jakin,
Steam Mill, Saffold, Pansey, Crosby, Grangeburg, Howards Mill,
Lovetown, Riverturn, Hornsville, Chattahoochee SP, Lucy, Farley
Nuclear Plant and Cedar Springs.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3110 8492 3107 8492 3107 8489 3090 8495
      3095 8518 3115 8536 3127 8507
TIME...MOT...LOC 2337Z 244DEG 4KT 3109 8514

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

73-YOUNG

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 15, 2:55 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEBrooks35 min
Aug 15, 3:03 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEQuitman, Randolph42 min
Aug 15, 3:16 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEBrooks44 min
Aug 15, 3:20 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEDougherty40 min
Aug 15, 3:42 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEClay48 min
Aug 15, 3:51 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAECook39 min
Aug 15, 4:14 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEMitchell46 min
Aug 15, 4:37 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEClay53 min
Aug 15, 4:45 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningTAEDecatur, Early, Miller, Seminole29 min
Aug 15, 4:52 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEDougherty38 min
Aug 15, 5:11 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryTAEClay3 hr
Aug 15, 5:17 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningTAECalhoun, Dougherty, Lee, Terrell, Worth58 min
Aug 15, 5:24 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningTAEBaker, Calhoun, Dougherty, Early, Mitchell66 min
Aug 15, 5:26 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningTAEClay, Early34 min
Aug 15, 6:30 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEColquitt, Dougherty, Mitchell, Worth45 min
Aug 15, 7:54 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEBen Hill, Irwin36 min
Aug 15, 2:50 AM EDTExcessive Heat WarningTAEBay, Calhoun, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Walton and 1 more16 hr
Aug 15, 8:49 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningTAE31 min
Aug 15, 11:19 AM EDTRip Current StatementTAEGulf10 hr
Aug 15, 12:16 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAELafayette44 min
Aug 15, 12:35 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEWakulla40 min
Aug 15, 1:07 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEWakulla38 min
Aug 15, 1:24 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEJefferson36 min
Aug 15, 1:43 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEJefferson, Leon47 min
Aug 15, 1:57 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAELiberty48 min
Aug 15, 2:02 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEMadison43 min
Aug 15, 2:44 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEMadison46 min
Aug 15, 3:04 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEHolmes41 min
Aug 15, 3:07 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAELafayette53 min
Aug 15, 3:46 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEHolmes, Washington44 min
Aug 15, 3:50 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningTAEHolmes, Jackson, Washington40 min
Aug 15, 4:03 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAELafayette57 min
Aug 15, 4:14 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningTAEJackson46 min
Aug 15, 4:38 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEHolmes37 min
Aug 15, 5:32 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningTAEHolmes, Walton43 min
Aug 15, 6:17 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEHolmes43 min
Aug 15, 7:40 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningTAEHolmes, Walton95 min
Aug 15, 3:05 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEHouston25 min
Aug 15, 3:30 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEHouston45 min
Aug 15, 4:01 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAECoffee44 min
Aug 15, 4:26 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEHouston34 min
Aug 15, 4:41 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningTAEDale, Henry49 min
Aug 15, 4:42 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningTAECoffee, Dale48 min
Aug 15, 5:15 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningTAEDale, Henry45 min
Aug 15, 5:48 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEHenry42 min
Aug 15, 6:01 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningTAECoffee59 min
Aug 15, 7:20 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryTAECoffee115 min

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