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Special Weather Statement, NWS Tallahassee, FL

July 1, 2023Madison County, Florida

NWS Tallahassee, FL issued this special weather statement at Jul 1, 2023, 8:05 PM EDT for Madison County, Florida. It was in force for 40 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Jul 1, 2023, 8:05 PM EDT (00:05 UTC)
Expired
Jul 1, 2023, 8:45 PM EDT
In force
40 min
Issued by
NWS Tallahassee, FL
Hail
0.00 in
Wind
40

County Madison County, FL

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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 Jul 1, 7:21 PM EDT, 44 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jul 1, 7:21 PM EDT, 44 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
721 PM EDT Sat Jul 1 2023

...New AVIATION...

.NEAR TERM...
(Through Sunday)
Issued at 258 PM EDT Sat Jul 1 2023

Sea-breeze forced convection gradually propagates northward
with highest PoPs invof and south of the I-10 corridor. This
activity will diminish early tonight. This evening and into
early tonight, CAMs suggest the potential for one or two
MCS's to make a run at the region from the north. But similar
to Friday evening, a most likely scenario is for any activity
to decay as it approaches our CWA. SPC maintains a marginal
risk for for the northern tier of GA Counties - an isolated
damaging wind gust is possible - continue slightly higher
PoPs in this area until shortly after midnight. There is a
low probability more robust storms make it further south
into portions of Southeast Alabama and Southwest Georgia.

On Saturday, the low to mid-level flow begins veering to a
more southerly and westerly direction. The sea-breeze will
again be the main driver of afternoon and evening thunder-
storms. With increasing PWATs and higher Galvez Davison
Index values, PoPs should be closer to climatology in the
40-50% range for most of the region. With the mid and upper-
level flow becoming more southwesterly, our close brushes
with "ring of fire" MCS's will be behind us. The latest
SPC outlook supports this with the marginal risk well to
our north.

Of course, the heat will continue to be a hot topic. We're
on the cusp of Heat Advisory criteria (108-112 deg heat
indices) on Sunday, especially in the FL Counties. Given
the uncertainty, including more seasonable coverage of PoP
compared to Saturday, will hold off on a Heat Advisory at
this time, and let subsequent shifts evaluate based on
the latest model data.

&&

.SHORT TERM...
(Sunday night through Monday night)
Issued at 258 PM EDT Sat Jul 1 2023

Upper level ridge that's been the main player in the local weather
will begin to lose strength at the beginning of the upcoming week.
This is mostly due to the influx of broad and weak cyclonic flow
dropping into the southeast. With the weakening ridge, but still a
lack of any significant deep layer moisture, rain chance will
increase for Monday afternoon, but expect activity to remain
largely isolated. Temperatures will continue to be warm with
overnight lows warm and humid and in the mid 70s with Monday's
high temperatures climbing into the upper 90s.

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Tuesday through Friday)
Issued at 258 PM EDT Sat Jul 1 2023

The influence of broad cyclonic flow continues into the long term
period as we begin to attain a greater south and southwesterly
component to the mean flow. This will allow greater deep-layer
moisture to move into the region and will see a gradual increase
in rain chances through much of the upcoming week. As rain chances
slowly increase, we'll see temperatures slowly back off slightly
with temperatures dropping back to the mid 90s, and possibly lower
90s if the forecast rain chances verify.

&&

.AVIATION...
(00Z TAFS)
Issued at 716 PM EDT Sat Jul 1 2023

VFR conditions are expected the next 24 hours. Thunderstorms have
developed north of ABY and are slowly drifting southward. On the
current track, these storms would pass over or near ABY during the
next 2 to 3 hours, if they hold together. Thus, have included a
tempo TSRA group with VCTS prevailing. Light westerly winds will
prevail tonight and through much of tomorrow before the sea breeze
moves inland later in the afternoon. Have wind shifts out of the
south and VCTS for all TAF sites beginning after 19-22z.

&&

.MARINE...
Issued at 258 PM EDT Sat Jul 1 2023

A weak area of high pressure will remain over the southeast
through early next week which will lead to mostly light and
variable flow with limited chance for rain. Seas will remain less
than 2 feet. Through next week, increasing moisture and a slight
uptick in southerly flow will bring a small increase in winds/seas
but conditions will likely stay below cautionary levels.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
Issued at 258 PM EDT Sat Jul 1 2023

There are no fire weather concerns over the next few days.

&&

.HYDROLOGY...
Issued at 258 PM EDT Sat Jul 1 2023

No hydrologically significant rainfall is expected for the next 7
days. A gradual increase to normal summer thunderstorm activity
is forecast around the middle of next week. By the second half of
next week, this should bring the return of short-duration local
runoff issues beneath heavier downpours.

&&

.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   98  76  98  76 /  40  20  50  10
Panama City   94  78  93  78 /  30  10  20   0
Dothan        98  75  97  75 /  30  30  50  10
Albany        98  75  98  76 /  20  20  40  20
Valdosta      97  75  98  76 /  30  30  50  10
Cross City    94  74  96  74 /  20  10  30  10
Apalachicola  90  78  91  78 /  20  10  10   0

&&

.TAE WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
FL...Heat Advisory until 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ this evening for
     FLZ007>019-026-027.

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

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

GM...None.
&&

NEAR TERM...LF
SHORT TERM...Dobbs
LONG TERM....Dobbs
AVIATION...Young
MARINE...Dobbs
FIRE WEATHER...LF
HYDROLOGY...Haner

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Jul 1, 6:19 PM EDT, 1 hour 46 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
619 PM EDT Sat Jul 1 2023

GAZ129-012300-
Tift GA-
619 PM EDT Sat Jul 1 2023

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of Tift County through
700 PM EDT...

At 619 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Phillipsburg, or near Tifton. 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...
Tifton, Omega, Ty Ty, Phillipsburg, Unionville, Vanceville, Tift
Airport, Hillsdale, Eldorado, Fender, Chula and Sunsweet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

This storm 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 3159 8350 3157 8350 3157 8347 3144 8341
      3133 8346 3133 8365 3143 8365 3144 8367
      3148 8367 3149 8365 3160 8365
TIME...MOT...LOC 2219Z 111DEG 2KT 3138 8353

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

42-DVD
Special weather statement, Jul 1, 6:39 PM EDT, 1 hour 26 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
639 PM EDT Sat Jul 1 2023

FLZ017-012315-
Leon FL-
639 PM EDT Sat Jul 1 2023

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of south central Leon
County through 715 PM EDT...

At 639 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Tallahassee Community College. 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...
Tallahassee, Florida State University, Florida A and M, Tallahassee
Community College, Doak Campbell Stadium, Lake Bradford, Gaither
Community Center, Lake Munson, Walker Ford Community Center, South
City, Griffin Heights, Callen Neighborhood, Tallahassee Regional A/P,
State Capital Complex, Springsax Park, Apalachee Ridge Estates, Levy
Park, Messer Park, Bragg Stadium and All Saints District.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

This storm 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 3041 8425 3034 8434 3042 8446 3052 8432
TIME...MOT...LOC 2239Z 154DEG 4KT 3042 8433

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

42-DVD
Special weather statement, Jul 1, 6:46 PM EDT, 1 hour 19 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
646 PM EDT Sat Jul 1 2023

GAZ124-126-012345-
Lee GA-Terrell GA-
646 PM EDT Sat Jul 1 2023

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of western Lee and
Terrell Counties through 745 PM EDT...

At 645 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 6 miles north of Plains to near Smithville.
These storms were drifting slowly southward.

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...
Dawson, Albany, Sasser, Bronwood, Parrott, Bridges Crossroad, Herod,
Yeomans, Clarks Mill, Dawson Municipal A/P, Graves, Armena, Oakville,
Olivers Mill and Chickasawhatchee.

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 3196 8444 3193 8440 3187 8434 3192 8434
      3192 8428 3162 8422 3162 8451 3192 8454
      3192 8445 3194 8444
TIME...MOT...LOC 2245Z 029DEG 4KT 3212 8438 3188 8431

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

42-DVD
Special weather statement, Jul 1, 7:33 PM EDT, 32 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
733 PM EDT Sat Jul 1 2023

GAZ122>126-020015-
Randolph GA-Lee GA-Dougherty GA-Terrell GA-Calhoun GA-
733 PM EDT Sat Jul 1 2023

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of Dougherty, eastern
Randolph, western Lee, eastern Calhoun and Terrell Counties in
southwestern Georgia through 815 PM EDT...

At 733 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Preston to 7 miles southeast of Dawson.
Movement was southwest at 15 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...
Morgan, Dawson, Albany, Shellman, Leary, Walker, Sasser, Bronwood,
Parrott, Radium Springs, Lockett Crossing, South Albany, Southwest Ga
Regional A/P, Palmyra, Holt, Clarks Mill, Dawson Municipal A/P,
Aycock Mill, Chambliss and Olivers Mill.

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 3188 8435 3187 8434 3192 8434 3192 8432
      3181 8424 3144 8410 3144 8444 3145 8446
      3143 8449 3143 8455 3192 8477 3192 8445
      3196 8444
TIME...MOT...LOC 2333Z 053DEG 11KT 3211 8459 3171 8434

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

42-DVD
Local storm report, Jul 1, 8:03 PM EDT, 2 minutes before
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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 1, 10:26 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEJackson34 min
Jul 1, 10:30 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningTAEHolmes, Jackson60 min
Jul 1, 11:20 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningTAEHolmes, Jackson55 min
Jul 2, 12:13 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningTAEHolmes, Walton19 min
Jul 2, 2:49 AM EDTHeat AdvisoryTAEBay, Calhoun, Dixie, Gadsden, Holmes, Jackson and 8 more16 hr
Jul 2, 3:26 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEWalton49 min
Jul 2, 3:47 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAELeon43 min
Jul 2, 3:47 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAETaylor28 min
Jul 2, 3:50 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningTAETaylor55 min
Jul 2, 5:42 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEGadsden48 min
Jul 2, 6:24 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEGadsden51 min
Jul 2, 6:50 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEDixie25 min
Jul 1, 8:47 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEColquitt13 min
Jul 1, 9:02 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEBaker, Mitchell28 min
Jul 1, 9:16 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEBaker, Decatur, Mitchell44 min
Jul 1, 9:51 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAETurner, Worth39 min
Jul 1, 9:55 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningTAEDecatur, Seminole46 min
Jul 1, 10:10 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningTAEIrwin, Tift, Turner, Worth51 min
Jul 1, 10:28 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningTAEDecatur, Grady48 min
Jul 1, 11:11 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEBrooks34 min
Jul 1, 11:14 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEThomas46 min
Jul 1, 11:36 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningTAEBrooks, Thomas54 min
Jul 2, 5:05 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEClay, Early40 min
Jul 2, 5:31 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEClay44 min
Jul 2, 6:47 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAECalhoun43 min
Jul 2, 7:19 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEWorth41 min
Jul 2, 7:24 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningTAEDougherty, Lee, Turner, Worth81 min
Jul 2, 7:29 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAELanier, Lowndes31 min
Jul 2, 7:46 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningTAEBerrien, Brooks, Cook, Lanier, Lowndes74 min
Jul 1, 8:07 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEDale53 min
Jul 2, 3:31 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEDale44 min
Jul 2, 3:36 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningTAEDale, Henry39 min
Jul 2, 4:05 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningTAEDale, Henry70 min
Jul 2, 5:33 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAECoffee42 min
Jul 2, 5:37 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningTAECoffee68 min
Jul 2, 5:59 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEHouston46 min
Jul 2, 6:42 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEHouston48 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; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.