Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued October 3 at 5:08PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 3, 2026 - 2:08pm
Expires:
October 3, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 508 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing a landspout near Race Pond, or 10 miles north of
Folkston, moving southeast at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Landspouts and wind gusts around 40 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...
Folkston, Homeland, Race Pond, and Winokur.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Brantley; Inland Camden; Northern Ware; Northeastern Charlton; Western Charlton
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov