Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 18 at 2:32PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 11:32am
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
At 231 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a couple of strong
thunderstorms centered 7 miles southwest of Ocala Airport, or 10
miles southeast of Rainbow Lakes Estates, moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts around 40 to 45 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Ocala, Santos, and Ocala Airport.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Central Marion; Western Marion
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov