Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Dixie County, Florida
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Current Status
⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 20 at 7:21PM EDT until August 20 at 8:45PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
SVRTAE The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Lafayette County in Big Bend Florida... Northeastern Dixie County in Big Bend Florida... Northeastern Taylor County in Big Bend Florida... Eastern Madison County in Big Bend Florida... * Until 845 PM EDT. * At 721 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Dowling Park to 9 miles northeast of Cross City, moving northwest at 15 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Mayo, Madison, Lee, Tennille, Cooks Hammock, Clara, Chancey, Smith, Hopewell, Buckville, Carbur, Alton, Mayo Junction, Townsend, Hines, Salem, Hanson, Athena, San Pedro Junction, and Day.
Effective August 20, 2026 at 7:21 PM ET · Expires August 20, 2026 at 8:45 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Tallahassee FL
Expires
August 20, 2026 at 8:45 PM ET
Last Checked
1 hour ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Dixie County, Florida?
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Is this Severe Thunderstorm Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (1 hour ago). It's set to expire August 20, 2026 at 8:45 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for Dixie County?
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