Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued October 3 at 3:20PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 3, 2026 - 12:20pm
Expires:
October 3, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 319 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Ichetucknee Spring, moving north at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts around 40 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...
Live Oak, Ichetucknee Spring, Fort White, Wellborn, Dowling Park,
Obrien, Luraville, Mcalpin, Branford, and Hildreth.
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.
Area Description:
Suwannee; Gilchrist; Southwestern Columbia
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov