Florida Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/16/2026 17:10
At 810 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Amelia City, or 7 miles southwest of Fernandina Beach, moving south
at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts around 40 mph and excessive cloud-to-ground
lightning.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Excessive cloud-to-ground lightning is
occurring.
Locations impacted include...
Little Talbot Island, Mayport, Fort Caroline, and Talbot Island.