Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued October 9 at 9:37PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 9, 2026 - 6:37pm
Expires:
October 9, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
At 937 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing a landspout 11 miles east of Mayday, or 12 miles
east of Statenville, moving north at 30 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.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of central Echols and
west central Clinch Counties.
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.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 600 AM EDT for northern
Florida...and southeastern Georgia.
Area Description:
Echols; Clinch
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov