Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 18 at 5:31PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 18, 2026 - 2:31pm
Expires:
August 18, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 531 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from near Keystone Heights to
near Federal Point. Movement was south at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Palatka, Crescent City, Interlachen, Pomona Park, East Palatka, Fort
McCoy, Salt Springs, Andalusia, Lake Delancy, and Florahome.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Inland Flagler; Eastern Clay; Eastern Putnam; Eastern Marion; Western Clay; Western Putnam; Central Marion; Western St. Johns
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov