Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued October 10 at 3:32PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 10, 2026 - 12:32pm
Expires:
October 10, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 332 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms
capable of producing a landspout along a line extending from 9 miles
west of Sparr to near Moss Bluff. Movement was 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...
Ocala, Interlachen, Fort McCoy, Salt Springs, Citra, Lynne,
Hawthorne, Lake Delancy, Sparr, and Moss Bluff.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Eastern Alachua; Eastern Putnam; Eastern Marion; Western Putnam; Central Marion; Western Marion
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov