Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued October 9 at 11:18PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 9, 2026 - 8:18pm
Expires:
October 9, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description:
At 1118 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing a landspout near Bayard, or near Mandarin,
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...
Jacksonville, Orange Park, Mandarin, Fruit Cove, Unf, Nas Jax,
Baymeadows, Bayard, Switzerland, and San Marco.
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:
Coastal Duval; Eastern Clay; South Central Duval; Northern Inland St. Johns; Western St. Johns
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov