Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 20 at 5:02PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 20, 2026 - 2:02pm
Expires:
June 20, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 502 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Wellborn to near Fort White. Movement was
east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph and excessive cloud-to-ground
lightning.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Excessive cloud-to-ground lightning is
occurring.
Locations impacted include...
Lake City, White Springs, Ichetucknee Spring, Columbia, Fort White,
Upland Pines, Providence, Five Points, Watertown, and Winfield.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Union; Eastern Hamilton; Eastern Alachua; Northern Columbia; Southeastern Columbia; Southwestern Columbia
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov