Florida Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/19/2026 16:24

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 19 at 7:24PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 19, 2026 - 4:24pm
Expires: 
August 19, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
At 724 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Raiford. A strong thunderstorm was nearly stationary. HAZARD...Wind gusts around 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Lawtey and Ellerbee.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Baker; Union; Bradford; Western Clay
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov