Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Holmes, Walton, Washington Counties FL
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NWS Tallahassee has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of the Florida Panhandle until 10:15 PM CDT.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Florida Panhandle
- Issued
- August 26, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Tallahassee FL
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Alert Details
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued by NWS Tallahassee FL. The alert is effective from August 25 at 9:28 PM CDT until August 25 at 10:15 PM CDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Central Walton County, Southwestern Holmes County, and West central Washington County in the Panhandle of Florida. Locations impacted include De Funiak Springs, Eglin Air Force Base, Union, Live Oak, Ponce De Leon, Westville, Red Bay, Douglass Crossroad, De Funiak Spring Airport, Rock Hill, Eucheeanna, Pleasant Hill, Pleasant Ridge, Center Ridge, New Home, Knox Hill, Hickory Hill, Piney Grove, and Argyle.
What You Should Do
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Expected Conditions
At 9:27 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near De Funiak Springs, moving south at 20 mph. Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and hail up to 0.75 inches. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from 9:28 PM CDT to 10:15 PM CDT on August 25, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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