Hail and Damaging Wind in Alabama, June 30, 2026

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
234 PM EDT Tue Jun 30 2026

...New SHORT TERM, LONG TERM, MARINE, FIRE WEATHER, HYDROLOGY...

.KEY MESSAGES...
Issued at 232 PM EDT Tue Jun 30 2026

- Dangerous heat is expected again today with heat index values of
  105-112, increasing the potential for heat stress and
  illnesses. Stay hydrated and take frequent breaks in air-
  conditioned places if possible.

- Strong to possibly severe thunderstorms are possible this
  afternoon. Strong, potentially damaging wind gusts, locally
  heavy downpours, and frequent lightning are possible in the
  strongest storms. Have multiple ways to receive warnings, and
  remember: When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors!

- Dangerous heat may return for the holiday weekend again,
  increasing the potential for heat stress and illnesses.

&&

.SHORT TERM...
(This Evening through Thursday night)
Issued at 232 PM EDT Tue Jun 30 2026

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are ongoing at the moment,
mainly along the coast. Some storms will be strong to severe with
damaging wind gusts and locally heavy downpours. DCAPE values for
this afternoon range from 1000-1300 J/Kg, which is high for this
time of year, with deep-layer shear of 20-30 kts. This contributes
to the damaging wind gust risk today. Alongside that, PWATs are
nearly 2 inches, which amplifies the chances for heavy rainfall
that could lead to nuisance flooding in poor-drainage areas. The
SPC has highlighted most of the region in a Marginal (level 1 of
5) risk for severe storms today, leaving out a portion of south-
central Georgia along and east of I-75. There is also a Marginal
Risk (level 1 of 4) for Excessive Rainfall for areas along and
south of I-10. However, I would describe this as marginally
marginal. As previously mentioned, there could be some heavy
downpours but widespread impacts are not expected. These storms
will move in a southerly direction towards the Gulf this evening.

Outside of thunderstorms this afternoon, there is the heat. We
currently have a Heat Advisory in effect for SE Alabama, the
eastern FL Panhandle and western FL Big Bend due to forecast heat
indices of 108 degrees. Actual temperatures will range in the
mid-90s with dew points in the mid-70s. During the overnight hours
tonight, the trough boundary will continue through in a
southwesterly direction, allowing for drier air to filter into the
region. This will lead to lower rain chances for Wednesday as
well as warmer temperatures. There may be some slight relief in
the way that dew points will be lower, reducing the heat index for
the day. This pattern is expected to continue into Thursday with
low chances for rain/thunderstorms and hot temperatures. Overnight
low temperatures during the short term will be in the mid-70s.

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Friday through next Monday)
Issued at 232 PM EDT Tue Jun 30 2026

High pressure over the southeast US will still dominate at the
start of the long term. However, winds will have shifted to
southerly, allowing for moisture return. Rain and thunderstorm
chances increase for the afternoons this weekend with PoPs around
40-60 percent. Afternoon temperatures will be in the mid-upper 90s
with heat indices ranging from 102-110 degrees. Overnight lows
remain in the mid-70s. As this will be a holiday weekend, I want
to emphasize that the heat will be of concern for those with
outdoor activities planned. Moderate to Major Heat risk can be
expected over the weekend, even with the afternoon thunderstorms.

&&

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 158 PM EDT Tue Jun 30 2026

Scattered thunderstorms to be the primary impact at area
terminals through the afternoon and early evening hours. KABY to
have the lowest probs of impact, to have left with a prob30. Will
have tempos at other terminals. Once activity wanes this evening,
expect VFR conditions through the remainder of the period.

&&

.MARINE...
Issued at 232 PM EDT Tue Jun 30 2026

Showers and thunderstorms, some of which could be strong to
severe, are expected today mainly along the coast and near shore
waters. Erratic winds with strong gusts, frequent lightning, and
possible waterspouts are potential impacts with the storms today.
A surface trough will pass through the marine waters tonight
allowing drier air to filter in behind. This will limit
thunderstorm chances over the next few days. Following the passage
of the trough, winds will become easterly tonight at a gentle to
moderate breeze. A southerly shift can then be expected for the
weekend.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
Issued at 232 PM EDT Tue Jun 30 2026

Shower and thunderstorm activity will be low for Wednesday
through the start of the weekend. Slightly drier air and hotter
temperatures are expected. The drier air will keep heat indices at
around 100 degrees for most afternoons with PoPs less than 10%
each day. Actual temperatures will be in the upper 90s, so it will
still be hot. MinRH values will range from the 30s and 40s
percents, above critical concerns. Transport winds will generally
be easterly at around 5-10 mph, with a shift to southerly and
westerly for the weekend. Dispersion values will be high during
the afternoons of Wednesday and Thursday. Rain chances begin to
return by Friday with increasing cloud cover that will allow for
dispersions to lessen. Mixing heights through Friday will exceed
6000 feet during the afternoons.

&&

.HYDROLOGY...
Issued at 232 PM EDT Tue Jun 30 2026

Showers and thunderstorms today could produce a couple of inches
of rain in localized areas, leading to nuisance flooding in low-
lying/poor-drainage locations. Rain chances diminish for the rest
of the work week. A few rivers on the lower Choctawhatchee and the
Ochlockonee basin are in Action stage, but no additional flooding
is expected.

&&

.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   75  96  72  96 /  10   0   0  10
Panama City   77  94  77  93 /  20  10   0  10
Dothan        75  95  73  95 /  20   0   0   0
Albany        75  95  71  96 /  10   0   0   0
Valdosta      73  96  70  95 /  10   0   0  10
Cross City    72  94  72  95 /  10  30   0  40
Apalachicola  79  92  79  91 /  40   0  10  10

&&

.TAE WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
FL...Heat Advisory until 6 PM EDT /5 PM CDT/ this evening for
     FLZ007>018-027-108-112-114-115-118-127-326-426.

GA...Heat Advisory until 6 PM EDT this evening for GAZ155-156.

AL...Heat Advisory until 5 PM CDT this afternoon for ALZ065>069.

GM...None.
&&

SHORT TERM...Montgomery
LONG TERM....Montgomery
AVIATION...Camp
MARINE...Montgomery
FIRE WEATHER...Montgomery
HYDROLOGY...Montgomery

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
528 PM CDT Tue Jun 30 2026

FLZ007>009-302300-
Central Walton FL-Holmes FL-North Walton FL-
528 PM CDT Tue Jun 30 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL WALTON AND SOUTHWESTERN
HOLMES COUNTIES THROUGH 600 PM CDT...

At 528 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles southeast of De Funiak Springs, moving west at 10 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...
De Funiak Springs, Eglin Air Force Base, Ponce De Leon, Oakwood
Hills, Red Bay, Douglass Crossroad, Alpine Heights, De Funiak Spring
Airport, Rock Hill, Eucheeanna, Pleasant Ridge, New Home, Knox Hill,
Argyle, and Mossy Head.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3076 8631 3077 8591 3065 8589 3063 8592
      3061 8591 3059 8591 3058 8589 3056 8589
      3056 8588 3055 8588 3057 8638
TIME...MOT...LOC 2228Z 077DEG 10KT 3066 8600

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

21-HANER

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
633 PM EDT Tue Jun 30 2026

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

0628 PM     Marine Tstm Wind 2 ENE Carrabelle        29.86N 84.64W
06/30/2026  M42 MPH          Franklin           FL   Mesonet

            The Island View Park weatherstem gusted to
            42 mph.

&&

IG3

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
642 PM EDT Tue Jun 30 2026

FLZ011-013-014-016-114-115-326-302315-
Gadsden FL-Calhoun FL-Northern Liberty FL-Inland Gulf FL-Jackson FL-
Coastal Franklin FL-Coastal Gulf FL-
642 PM EDT Tue Jun 30 2026

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN JACKSON...EASTERN
GULF AND CALHOUN COUNTIES IN THE PANHANDLE OF FLORIDA...WESTERN
GADSDEN...NORTHWESTERN LIBERTY AND CENTRAL FRANKLIN COUNTIES IN BIG
BEND FLORIDA THROUGH 715 PM EDT/615 PM CDT/...

At 642 PM EDT/542 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from near Chattahoochee to 8
miles east of Blountstown to 19 miles north of Eastpoint to 7 miles
southwest of Carrabelle. Movement was west at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Carrabelle, Eastpoint, Apalachicola, Blountstown, St George Island,
Greensboro, Stonemill Creek, Chattahoochee, Orange, Franklin,
Wewahitchka, Sneads, Gretna, Bristol, Grand Ridge, Altha, Rock Bluff,
Clarksville, Honeyville, and Ocheesee.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 2954 8510 3006 8522 3047 8526 3088 8508
      3083 8493 3075 8491 3071 8486 3070 8458
      3042 8476 3029 8474 3021 8507 3018 8514
      3009 8515 3004 8513 2998 8503 2990 8506
      2983 8503 2995 8467 2975 8457 2952 8506
TIME...MOT...LOC 2242Z 097DEG 21KT 3071 8479 3043 8491 3002 8488 2981
8478

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

21-HANER

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
557 PM CDT Tue Jun 30 2026

FLZ007-008-108-302330-
Central Walton FL-South Walton FL-North Walton FL-
557 PM CDT Tue Jun 30 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT WEST CENTRAL WALTON COUNTY
THROUGH 630 PM CDT...

At 557 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Eglin Air Force Base, or 12 miles east of Niceville, moving west at
20 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...
De Funiak Springs, Eglin Air Force Base, Freeport, Eucheeanna,
Portland, Pleasant Ridge, Villa Tasso, New Home, and Rock Hill.

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.

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LAT...LON 3071 8639 3072 8606 3058 8600 3048 8611
      3046 8619 3048 8620 3049 8619 3050 8620
      3048 8622 3049 8626 3047 8630 3042 8632
      3047 8631 3048 8633 3046 8639
TIME...MOT...LOC 2257Z 072DEG 18KT 3057 8628

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

21-HANER

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
726 PM EDT Tue Jun 30 2026

FLZ012>014-112-114-115-426-010000-
Coastal Bay FL-Southern Liberty FL-Inland Bay FL-Calhoun FL-
Inland Gulf FL-Coastal Franklin FL-Coastal Gulf FL-
726 PM EDT Tue Jun 30 2026

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT GULF...SOUTHEASTERN BAY AND
SOUTHWESTERN CALHOUN COUNTIES IN THE PANHANDLE OF FLORIDA...
SOUTHWESTERN LIBERTY AND SOUTHWESTERN FRANKLIN COUNTIES IN BIG BEND
FLORIDA THROUGH 800 PM EDT/700 PM CDT/...

At 726 PM EDT/626 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles southwest of
Blountstown to near Wewahitchka to 11 miles southwest of
Apalachicola. Movement was west at 25 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...
Callaway, Port St. Joe, Apalachicola, Mexico Beach, Stonemill Creek,
Tyndall Air Force Base, White City, Wewahitchka, Honeyville,
Allanton, Chipola Cutoff, Eleven Mile, Odena, Bayou George, Cape San
Blas, Indian Pass, Overstreet, Davis Beach, Bay City, and
Apalachicola Airport.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 2960 8524 2959 8537 2960 8538 2973 8548
      2988 8549 2993 8556 3004 8558 3028 8557
      3023 8508 3022 8511 3021 8512 3021 8508
      3001 8512 2992 8505 2990 8506 2983 8503
      2983 8501 2953 8499 2952 8505
TIME...MOT...LOC 2326Z 091DEG 20KT 3037 8516 3003 8522 2960 8513

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

21-HANER

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
740 PM EDT Tue Jun 30 2026

FLZ011-016-GAZ155-156-010015-
Gadsden FL-Jackson FL-Decatur GA-Seminole GA-
740 PM EDT Tue Jun 30 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN JACKSON...
NORTHWESTERN GADSDEN...SOUTHERN DECATUR AND SOUTHEASTERN SEMINOLE
COUNTIES THROUGH 815 PM EDT/715 PM CDT/...

At 740 PM EDT/640 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong
thunderstorm 11 miles southeast of Marianna, moving west 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...
Marianna, Bainbridge, Chattahoochee, Sneads, Grand Ridge,
Reynoldsville, Rosedale, Blue Spring, Recovery, Union City, Jinks,
Dellwood, Star, Alliance, Seminole State Park, Mount Pleasant, Hardin
Heights, Faceville, Sink Creek, and Drakes Still.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3080 8534 3091 8447 3073 8453 3063 8474
      3060 8490 3061 8517 3057 8518 3057 8535
TIME...MOT...LOC 2340Z 091DEG 14KT 3066 8510

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

21-HANER