Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 19 at 8:17AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 19, 2026 - 5:17am
Expires:
June 19, 2026 - 6:00am
Description:
At 816 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing a landspout 7 miles southeast of Alma, moving
southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Landspouts, wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph, and pea size hail.
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...
Alma, Blackshear, Patterson, Screven, Offerman, Jamestown, Bristol,
and New Lacy.
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:
Bacon; Appling; Wayne; Pierce; Northern Ware
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov