{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.0bceee8d8d10d166228e13fd6a1d86039b8d089c.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued July 19 at 5:49PM CDT by NWS Tallahassee FL","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-07-19","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.0bceee8d8d10d166228e13fd6a1d86039b8d089c.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Tallahassee FL"},"word_count":162,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued July 19 at 5:49PM CDT by NWS Tallahassee FL\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Central Walton; South Walton\n**Issued by:** NWS Tallahassee FL\n**Sent:** 2026-07-19T17:49:00-05:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-19T17:49:00-05:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-19T18:45:00-05:00\n\n## Description\nAt 549 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong\nthunderstorms 12 miles southeast of Eglin Air Force Base, or 14 miles\nsouth of De Funiak Springs, moving west at 15 mph.\n\nHAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.\n\nSOURCE...Radar indicated.\n\nIMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around\nunsecured objects.\n\nLocations impacted include...\nSanta Rosa Beach, Eglin Air Force Base, Freeport, New Home, Portland,\nand Rock Hill.\n\n## Instructions\nIf outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.\n\nTorrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to\nlocalized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded\nroadways.\n\nThis storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio\nstations and available television stations for additional information\nand possible warnings from the National Weather Service."}