Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 5:11PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 2:11pm
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 511 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Palatka, moving southwest at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts around 40 mph, excessive cloud-to-ground
lightning, and minor flooding due to heavy rainfall.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Excessive cloud-to-ground lightning is
occurring. Minor flooding due to heavy rainfall is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Palatka, Pomona Park, East Palatka, Orange Mills, Satsuma, San Mateo,
and Lake Como.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Inland Flagler; Eastern Putnam; Western Putnam; Western St. Johns
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov