HOUSTON COUNTY, Ala. (WDNews) – The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a Special Weather Statement as strong thunderstorms track across the region this afternoon.
As of 1:09 p.m. CDT on Thursday, July 17, Doppler radar detected storms moving north at 35 mph. These storms are producing wind gusts up to 40 mph, which could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured outdoor items.
The storms were spotted along a line stretching from just north of Panama City Beach to west of Wewahitchka and northwest of Apalachicola.
Areas impacted include:
Panama City, Geneva, Slocomb, Cottonwood, Marianna, Bonifay, Chipley, Vernon, Hartford, Samson, Blountstown, Graceville, Lynn Haven, and De Funiak Springs.
Residents in these areas should secure outdoor items and be alert for quickly changing weather conditions. No warnings have been issued at this time, but WDNews will continue to monitor the situation.
