Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 7 at 7:14PM EST by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 7, 2026 - 4:14pm
Expires:
March 7, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 714 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles east of Bell, moving north at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts around 40 mph and minor flooding due to heavy
rainfall.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor flooding due to heavy rainfall is
possible.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of east central
Gilchrist and west central Alachua Counties.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Gilchrist; Western Alachua
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov