Florida Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/16/2026 16:24

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 16 at 7:24PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 16, 2026 - 4:24pm
Expires: 
June 16, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
At 724 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Groves, or near Worthington Spring, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts around 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Starke, Lake Butler, Raiford, Worthington Spring, Worthington Springs, Palestine Community, Groves, Beasley, New River, and Lawtey.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Baker; Union; Bradford
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov