Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Gulf 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 17 at 6:00PM EDT until August 17 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
At 600 PM EDT/500 PM CDT/, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Crawfordville to 8 miles east of Stonemill Creek, and are nearly stationary. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Crawfordville, Stonemill Creek, Wewahitchka, Sopchoppy, East Camp, Honeyville, Jewel Fire Tower, Arran, Chipola Cutoff, Hilliardville, Central City, Sanborn, Owens Bridge, Smith Creek, Poplar Camp, Buckhorn, Kern, Wilma, and Twin Pole.
Effective August 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET · Expires August 17, 2026 at 6:30 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Tallahassee FL
Expires
August 17, 2026 at 6:30 PM ET
Last Checked
2 hours ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Gulf 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 (2 hours ago). It's set to expire August 17, 2026 at 6:30 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for Gulf County?
Download StormCast free on Google Play and set Gulf County, Florida as one of your monitored locations. StormCast checks the NWS feed continuously and pushes alerts like this directly to your phone — even with the screen off.
What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning is also in effect for Liberty County.