Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Washington 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 18 at 5:24PM CDT until August 18 at 6:15PM CDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
SVRTAE The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southeastern Walton County in the Panhandle of Florida... Southwestern Holmes County in the Panhandle of Florida... Central Washington County in the Panhandle of Florida... * Until 615 PM CDT. * At 524 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 11 miles west of Vernon, moving southeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Vernon, Live Oak, Ponce De Leon, Caryville, Westville, Ebro, Hinsons Crossroads, Red Bay, Douglass Crossroad, Whitehead Crossroads, Greenhead, Bruce, Red Head, Holmes Valley, Millers Ferry, Five Points, Knox Hill, Smyrna, Spring Hollow, and Sylvania.
Effective August 18, 2026 at 6:24 PM ET · Expires August 18, 2026 at 7:15 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Tallahassee FL
Expires
August 18, 2026 at 7:15 PM ET
Last Checked
22 minutes 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 Washington 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 (22 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 18, 2026 at 7:15 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for Washington County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning is also in effect for Holmes County, Walton County.