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🗓️6/21/26Another round with potentially heavy rainfall⛈️. There is a Marginal Risk (level 1 of 4) for Excessive Rainfall...
06/21/2026

🗓️6/21/26
Another round with potentially heavy rainfall⛈️. There is a Marginal Risk (level 1 of 4) for Excessive Rainfall today. Thunderstorms will be capable of frequent lightning ⚡️and a few gusty winds.

06/21/2026

STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT IRWIN... BERRIEN...NORTHWESTERN LANIER...SOUTHEASTERN MITCHELL...LOWNDES... COLQUITT...TIFT...SOUTHEASTERN WORTH...COOK...SOUTHERN GRADY... SOUTHEASTERN TURNER...THOMAS AND BROOKS COUNTIES THROUGH 900 PM EDT

Special Weather Statement issued June 20 at 8:13PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL At 813 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 9 miles southeast of Ashburn to near Pavo to 6 miles west of Boston. Movement was east at 60 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...
Tallahassee, Monticello, Tifton, Nashville, Moultrie, Adel,
Thomasville, Havana, Valdosta, Ocilla, Quitman, Ashburn, Sylvester,
Hahira, Sparks, Boston, Enigma, Omega, Ray City, and Norman Park.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.

Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.

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.

06/19/2026

Flash Flood Warning issued June 19 at 10:25AM EDT until June 19 at 1:30PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
FFWTAE

The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Ben Hill County in south central Georgia...
Central Irwin County in south central Georgia...
Northeastern Turner County in south central Georgia...

* Until 130 PM EDT.

* At 1025 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Fitzgerald, Ocilla, Mystic, Rebecca, Fitzgerald Municipal A/P, Lulaville, Abba, Queensland, Arp, Irwinville, Ashton, Bowens Mill, Irwinville Airport, Osierfield, Wray, Red Bluff and Amboy.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Changes since the previous briefing:A Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) of severe weather exists for the entire region today....
06/19/2026

Changes since the previous briefing:

A Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) of severe weather exists for the entire region today.

Bottom Line:

Moisture associated with the remnants of Arthur continues to move across the Tri-State as it merges with a cold front. A Flood Watch remains in effect today for Southeast Alabama, the Florida Panhandle, and portions of Southwest Georgia, which closely aligns with a Moderate Risk (Level 3 of 4) of Excessive Rainfall; there is a Marginal (Level 1 of 4) to Slight (Level 2 of 4) Risk of Excessive Rainfall elsewhere.

Overview:

Flood Potential: Heavy rainfall is the primary concern at this time. A Moderate Risk (Level 3 of 4) of Excessive Rainfall exists across Southeast Alabama. A Moderate Risk of Excessive Rainfall implies the potential for numerous flash floods, especially where higher end totals occur (A Reasonable Worst-Case Scenario), and may only occur a few times per year. Rainfall totals are generally forecast between 3" to 7" through tonight (including yesterday), but there is the potential for a Reasonable Worst-Case Scenario of 8” to 12” especially in Southeastern Alabama. These amounts over a short period may result in dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding.

There is also the potential for minor river flooding along the Choctawhatchee, Pea, and Shoal River basins should very heavy rainfall occur. Moderate river flooding cannot be ruled out if the high-end totals materialize, mainly on the Choctawhatchee and Shoal.

Severe Potential: In terms of severe weather, there is the potential for some strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing isolated to scattered damaging wind gusts today. A Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) for Severe Thunderstorms remains in place across the region today.

06/19/2026

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 18 at 11:49PM EDT until June 19 at 1:15AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

SVRTAE

The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northern Cook County in south central Georgia...

Irwin County in south central Georgia...
Berrien County in south central Georgia...

Turner County in south central Georgia...
Northern Colquitt County in south central Georgia...

Tift County in south central Georgia...
Ben Hill County in south central Georgia...

Worth County in south central Georgia...

* Until 115 AM EDT.

* At 1149 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 6 miles east of Arabi to near Doerun, moving east at
35 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Tifton, Ashburn, Ocilla, Fitzgerald, Sylvester, Enigma, Omega,
Norman Park, Lenox, Poulan, Doerun, Ty Ty, Alapaha, Phillipsburg,
Mystic, Unionville, Worth, Terrell, Schley, and Sycamore.
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will send your report to the National Weather Service
office in Tallahassee.

06/19/2026

STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN MILLER...TURNER... EASTERN DOUGHERTY...MITCHELL...EASTERN LEE...CENTRAL BAKER... NORTHWESTERN COLQUITT...NORTHWESTERN TIFT AND WORTH COUNTIES THROUGH 930 PM EDT
Special Weather Statement issued June 18 at 8:42PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
At 842 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 6 miles southwest of Cordele to Marine Corps
Logistics Base to 10 miles south of Newton. Movement was east at 30

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...
Newton, Albany, Ashburn, Sylvester, Pelham, Putney, Camilla,
Baconton, Poulan, Doerun, Ty Ty, East Albany, Marine Corps Logistics
Base, Turner City, Worth, Terrell, Sycamore, Funston, Sumner, and
Warwick.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for southwestern
Georgia.

06/18/2026

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 18 at 3:50PM EDT until June 18 at 4:30PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
SVRTAE

The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Western Irwin County in south central Georgia...
Southeastern Turner County in south central Georgia...
Tift County in south central Georgia...
Southeastern Worth County in south central Georgia...

* Until 430 PM EDT.

* At 350 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Ty Ty, or
near Tifton, moving northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Tifton, Ocilla, Omega, Ty Ty, Mystic, Phillipsburg, Unionville,
Vanceville, Hillsdale, Chula, Harding, Waterloo, Pinetta, Inaha,
Tift Airport, Fender, Irwinville, Irwinville Airport, and Sunsweet.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

A Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) of severe weather exists for parts of Southeast AL and the FL Panhandle today. Bottom Line...
06/18/2026

A Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) of severe weather exists for parts of Southeast AL and the FL Panhandle today.

Bottom Line:

Tropical Storm Arthur weakened to a low pressure area as of last night. Moisture associated with the remnants of Arthur will move across the Tri-State as it merges with a cold front today into Friday. A Flood Watch remains in effect today and Friday for Southeast Alabama, the Florida Panhandle, and portions of Southwest Georgia, which closely aligns with a Moderate Risk (Level 3 of 4) of Excessive Rainfall; there is a Marginal (Level 1 of 4) to Slight (Level 2 of 4) Risk of Excessive Rainfall elsewhere.

A Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) of severe weather exists for parts of Southeast AL and the FL Panhandle today. There is a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) for Severe Thunderstorms across the rest of the region today into tonight and again on Friday.

Overview:

Flood Potential: Heavy rainfall is the primary concern at this time. A Moderate Risk (Level 3 of 4) of Excessive Rainfall exists across Southeast Alabama, the Florida Panhandle, and portions of Southwest Georgia. A Moderate Risk of Excessive Rainfall implies the potential for numerous flash floods, especially where higher end totals occur (A Reasonable Worst-Case Scenario), and may only occur a few times per year. Rainfall totals are generally forecast between 3" to 7" from today through Friday, but there is the potential for a Reasonable Worst-Case Scenario of 8” to 12” especially in Southeastern Alabama, the Florida Panhandle, and Southwestern Georgia. These amounts over a short period may result in dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding.

There is also the potential for minor river flooding along the Choctawhatchee, Pea, and Shoal River basins should very heavy rainfall occur. Moderate river flooding cannot be ruled out if the high-end totals materialize, mainly on the Choctawhatchee and Shoal.

Severe Potential: In terms of severe weather, there is the potential for some strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing isolated to scattered damaging wind gusts and a few tornadoes today and again on Friday. There is now a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) of severe weather for parts of Southeast AL and the FL Panhandle today. A Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) for Severe Thunderstorms remains in place across the rest of the region today into tonight and again on Friday, especially in Southeast Alabama and Southwest Georgia.

Changes since the previous briefing:Rainfall amounts have increased.A Flood Watch is in effect for Thursday and Friday f...
06/17/2026

Changes since the previous briefing:

Rainfall amounts have increased.

A Flood Watch is in effect for Thursday and Friday for Southeast AL, the FL Panhandle, and portions of Southwest GA. The potential for dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding is increasing.

There is now a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) for Severe Thunderstorms on Friday, especially in Southeast Alabama and Southwest GA.

Bottom Line:

While chances for development have decreased slightly, Potential Tropical Cyclone #1 (PTC #1) could become a Tropical Storm today off the TX Coast before making landfall near the TX/LA border tonight. Tropical storm conditions are NOT forecast for our area. However, heavy rain from PTC #1 is forecast to move over the area Thursday and Friday, and the potential for dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding is increasing. A Flood Watch is in effect on Thursday and Friday for Southeastern Alabama, the Florida Panhandle, and portions of Southwestern Georgia, which closely aligns to a Moderate Risk (Level 3 of 4) of Excessive Rainfall; there is a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 4) of Excessive Rainfall elsewhere. There is a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) for Severe Thunderstorms across much of the region from Thursday into Thursday night and again on Friday.

Overview:

Regardless of development chances, the remnants of Potential Tropical Cyclone #1 (PTC #1) are forecast to move inland across the Southeast, impacting our area Thursday into Friday. Again, Tropical storm conditions are NOT forecast for our area.

Heavy rainfall is the primary concern at this time. There is a Moderate Risk (Level 3 of 4) of Excessive Rainfall across Southeastern Alabama, the Florida Panhandle, and portions of Southwestern Georgia. A Moderate Risk of Excessive Rainfall implies the potential for numerous flash floods, especially where higher end totals occur (A Reasonable Worst-Case Scenario), and may only occur a few times per year. Rainfall totals are generally forecast between 2" to 5" on Thursday and Friday (these amounts have increased), but there is the potential for a Reasonable Worst-Case Scenario of 5” to 10” especially in Southeastern Alabama, the Florida Panhandle, and Southwestern Georgia. These amounts over a short period may result in dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding.

On the severe side of things, there is the potential for some strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts and a few tornadoes on Thursday and Friday. As such, there is a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) for Severe Weather across much of the region from Thursday into Thursday night. The Marginal Risk will continue on Friday, especially in Southeast Alabama and Southwest GA

Potential Tropical Cyclone #1 (PTC #1) has formed along the Texas Coast and is forecast to become a Tropical Storm late...
06/17/2026

Potential Tropical Cyclone #1 (PTC #1) has formed along the Texas Coast and is forecast to become a Tropical Storm later tonight or Wednesday before making landfall along the TX/LA border Wednesday night into Thursday. Tropical storm conditions are NOT forecast for our area. However, heavy rain from PTC #1 is forecast to move over the area Thursday, increasing the potential for flooding rain and strong to severe thunderstorms. There is a Moderate Risk (Level 3 of 4) of Excessive Rainfall across portions of southeastern Alabama and southwestern Georgia with a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 4) elsewhere for Thursday into Thursday night. There is a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) for Severe Thunderstorms across all but the southeastern Florida Big Bend for Thursday into Thursday night.

Overview:
Potential Tropical Cyclone #1 (PTC #1) is forecast to develop into a Tropical Storm later tonight into Wednesday before making landfall near the Texas/Louisiana border Wednesday night. From there, it is forecast to move inland across the Southeast, impacting our area Thursday into Thursday night. Again, Tropical storm conditions are NOT forecast for our area. With PTC #1 being a VERY lopsided system, we'll have to contend with torrential rain and strong to severe thunderstorms Thursday into Thursday night with some of the impacts potentially carrying over into Friday. Locally heavy rain is the primary concern at this time. There is a Moderate Risk (Level 3 of 4) of Excessive Rainfall across portions of southeastern Alabama and southwestern Georgia with a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 4) of Excessive Rainfall along and west of a line from near Apalachicola, FL to near Nashville, GA. Rainfall totals are generally forecast to be between 1" to 3" on Thursday, but there is the potential for some spots experiencing 6" or more, especially across Southeastern Alabama, the Florida Panhandle, and very western portions of Southwestern Georgia. On the severe side of things, there is the potential for some strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts and a few tornadoes. As such, there is a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) for Severe Weather across most of the area for Thursday into Thursday night.

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