Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 3:59PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 12:59pm
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 359 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Durbin, or near Fruit Cove, moving southeast at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Saint Augustine, Fruit Cove, World Golf Village, South Ponte Vedra,
Durbin, Vilano Beach, Anastasia, Bakersville, and South Ponte Vedra
Beach.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Northeast Coastal St. Johns; South Central Duval; Southeast Coastal St. Johns; Northern Inland St. Johns; Southern Inland St. Johns; Western St. Johns
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov