Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 2:13PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 11:13am
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 11:45am
Description:
At 212 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Picolata, or near Green Cove Springs, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts around 40 mph, 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. Excessive cloud-to-ground lightning is
occurring. Minor flooding due to heavy rainfall is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Saint Augustine, Green Cove Springs, World Golf Village, Saint
Augustine Beach, Nocatee, Durbin, Vilano Beach, Picolata, South Ponte
Vedra, and Saint Augustine South.
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:
Coastal Duval; Eastern Clay; Eastern Putnam; Western Clay; Northeast Coastal St. Johns; Southeast Coastal St. Johns; Northern Inland St. Johns; Southern Inland St. Johns; Western St. Johns
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov