Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 18 at 5:29PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 18, 2026 - 2:29pm
Expires:
August 18, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 529 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Saint Augustine Beach, or near Saint Augustine, moving south at 20
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph, nickel size hail, 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. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible. Minor flooding due to heavy rainfall is possible.
Excessive cloud-to-ground lightning is occurring.
Locations impacted include...
Palm Coast, Saint Augustine, Flagler Beach, Bunnell, Saint Augustine
Beach, Marineland, Crescent Beach, Saint Augustine Shores, Butler
Beach, and Saint Augustine South.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Conditions are favorable for the development of weak, brief funnel
clouds. This type of funnel cloud is harmless, but on rare occasions
they can briefly touch down, producing wind gusts over 50 mph. If a
funnel cloud is spotted move indoors and report your sighting to the
National Weather Service.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Inland Flagler; Coastal Flagler; Southeast Coastal St. Johns; Southern Inland St. Johns
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov