Florida Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/18/2026 12:51

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 18 at 3:51PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 18, 2026 - 12:51pm
Expires: 
August 18, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description: 
At 351 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Luraville, or near Mayo, moving southeast at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Luraville, Obrien, and Branford.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Suwannee
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov