Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 29 at 4:05PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 29, 2026 - 1:05pm
Expires:
May 29, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 405 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Picolata, or 8 miles southeast of Green Cove Springs, moving
southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts around 40 mph, excessive cloud-to-ground
lightning, and minor flooding due to heavy rainfall.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Excessive cloud-to-ground lightning is
occurring. Minor flooding due to heavy rainfall is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Hastings, Bostwick, Federal Point, Picolata, Spuds, Bakersville, and
Elkton.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Eastern Clay; Eastern Putnam; Western Clay; Western Putnam; Southern Inland St. Johns; Western St. Johns
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov