Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued October 9 at 6:12PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 9, 2026 - 3:12pm
Expires:
October 9, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 612 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing a landspout 7 miles east of Williston, moving
north at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Landspouts and wind gusts of 45 to 55 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...
Gainesville, Ocala, Rainbow Lakes Estates, Trenton, Bell, Worthington
Spring, Ichetucknee Spring, Citra, Alachua, and High Springs.
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.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for northern
Florida.
Area Description:
Suwannee; Union; Bradford; Gilchrist; Eastern Alachua; Western Alachua; Central Marion; Western Marion; Southeastern Columbia; Southwestern Columbia
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov