Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 26 at 7:23PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 26, 2026 - 4:23pm
Expires:
April 26, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 723 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing a landspout 7 miles east of Screven, or 8 miles
southwest of Gardi, moving southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Landspouts, wind gusts around 40 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...
Waynesville, Atkinson, Broadhurst, and Hortense.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Wayne; Brantley
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov