Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued October 3 at 4:38PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 3, 2026 - 1:38pm
Expires:
October 3, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 438 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
University Of Florida, or near Gainesville, moving north at 10 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...
Gainesville, University Of Florida, Gainesville Airport, Newnans
Lake, Rochelle, and Waldo.
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:
Eastern Alachua; Western Alachua
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov