Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 1:00pm
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 400 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Fort McCoy, moving north at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph and minor flooding due to heavy
rainfall.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor flooding due to heavy rainfall is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Fort McCoy, Orange Springs, Hog Valley, and Johnson.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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.
Area Description:
Eastern Putnam; Eastern Marion; Western Putnam; Central Marion
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov