Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 4:20PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 1:20pm
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 420 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles southwest of Crescent Beach, or 10 miles east of Hastings. A
strong thunderstorm was nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Crescent Beach, Butler Beach, Dupont Center, and Elkton.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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:
Inland Flagler; Coastal Flagler; Southeast Coastal St. Johns; Southern Inland St. Johns; Western St. Johns
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov