Florida Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 10-09-2026 13:35

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued October 9 at 4:35PM EDT until October 9 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
October 9, 2026 - 1:35pm
Expires: 
October 9, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description: 
TORJAX The National Weather Service in Jacksonville has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Central Gilchrist County in northern Florida... * Until 500 PM EDT. * At 435 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Bell, moving north at 15 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. * This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of central Gilchrist County.
Instruction: 
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
SNM:AVISO DE TORNADO hasta las 5:00 PM EDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 5:00 PM EDT. Busque refugio ahora en un sotano o en el interior de un cuarto en el nivel mas bajo de un edificio seguro. Si esta al aire libre, en una casa movil, o en un vehiculo, debe ir al edificio seguro mas cercano y protegerse de proyectiles. Consulte los medios informativos.
Area Description: 
Gilchrist, FL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov