Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 6:47PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 3:47pm
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 647 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Winfield, or 8 miles north of Lake City, moving southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Lake City, Palestine Community, Five Points, Watertown, Winfield,
Lulu, Olustee, and Suwannee Valley.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Baker; Union; Eastern Hamilton; Northern Columbia; Southeastern Columbia; Southwestern Columbia
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov