Strong Thunderstorm Nearing Lynn Haven: Seek Shelter
A strong thunderstorm with wind gusts up to 40 mph is approaching areas including Lynn Haven, Bayhead, and Youngstown; residents should seek shelter indoors until 8:15 AM UTC today.
Residents in Washington, Inland Bay, Calhoun, and Coastal Bay counties are advised to seek shelter indoors as a strong thunderstorm approaches. The National Weather Service in Tallahassee, FL, issued a Special Weather Statement at 7:23 AM EDT/6:23 AM CDT, effective until 8:15 AM UTC today, October 5, 2026.
At the time of the alert, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm seven miles north of Lynn Haven, moving northeast at 20 mph. The primary hazard is wind gusts up to 40 mph. These gusty winds could potentially knock down tree limbs and displace unsecured objects.
Locations that may be impacted include Bayhead, Southport, Fountain, Singer Road, Recota Beach, Saunders, Greenhead, Camp Flowers, Gainer Spring, Bennett, Youngstown, Porter Lake, Vicksburg, and Riverside.
If you are outdoors, the National Weather Service strongly recommends seeking shelter inside a building immediately.
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