Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued October 10 at 1:38PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 10, 2026 - 10:38am
Expires:
October 10, 2026 - 11:30am
Description:
At 138 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong
thunderstorms near Anthony, or 7 miles north of Ocala, moving north
at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Ocala, Rainbow Lakes Estates, Citra, Fort McCoy, Lynne, Salt
Springs, Hawthorne, Anthony and Sparr.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Eastern Alachua; Eastern Putnam; Eastern Marion; Western Alachua; Western Putnam; Central Marion; Western Marion
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov