Florida Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 10/10/2026 20:58

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued October 10 at 11:58PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
October 10, 2026 - 8:58pm
Expires: 
October 10, 2026 - 9:30pm
Description: 
At 1158 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over East Bronson, or near Bronson, moving north at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts around 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Gainesville, Archer, University Of Florida, and Newberry.
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: 
Eastern Alachua; Western Alachua
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov