Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 17 at 7:07PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 4:07pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 707 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Homerville to 12 miles north of Needmore.
Movement was northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts around 40 mph, pea size hail, and excessive
cloud-to-ground lightning.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible. Excessive cloud-to-ground lightning is occurring.
Locations impacted include...
Homerville, Argyle, Cogdell, Manor, and Axson.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Atkinson; Clinch; Northern Ware
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov