Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued October 9 at 5:17PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 9, 2026 - 2:17pm
Expires:
October 9, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 516 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing a landspout near Vilano Beach, or near Saint
Augustine, moving north at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Landspouts and wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds
could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured
objects.
Locations impacted include...
Saint Augustine, World Golf Village, Saint Augustine Beach,
Marineland, Vilano Beach, South Ponte Vedra, Crescent Beach, Saint
Augustine Shores, Butler Beach, 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.
Area Description:
Inland Flagler; Coastal Flagler; 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