Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Northeastern Dixie County, Florida
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northeastern Dixie County until 8:15 PM EST, with 60 mph winds and quarter-sized hail expected.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Northeastern Dixie County, Florida
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Tallahassee FL
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Northeastern Dixie County, Florida.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northeastern Dixie County in the Big Bend region of Florida. The alert was issued at 7:28 PM EST on March 6, 2026, after radar indicated a severe weather system in the area.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers northeastern Dixie County. Specific locations expected to be impacted include:
- Cross City
- Eugene
- Shamrock
- Cross City Airport
- Old Town
- Fanning Springs
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents are advised to stay away from windows and remain indoors until the threat has passed to avoid potential injury from wind or hail.
Expected Conditions
At 7:27 PM EST, a severe thunderstorm was located near Cross City, moving northwest at 10 mph. The following hazards have been identified:
- Wind: Gusts of up to 60 mph are expected. This may result in damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
- Hail: Quarter-sized hail (1.00 inch) is anticipated. Hail damage to vehicles is expected.
Timeline
The warning is effective as of 7:28 PM EST and is currently set to expire at 8:15 PM EST on March 6, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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