Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 12:46PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 9:46am
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 10:15am
Description:
At 1246 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Live Oak, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Live Oak, White Springs, Suwannee Springs, Wellborn, Winfield,
Suwannee Valley, Belmont, Luraville, Newburn, and Houston.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 200 PM EDT for northern
Florida...and southeastern Georgia.
Area Description:
Suwannee; Baker; Eastern Hamilton; Western Hamilton; Northern Columbia; Southeastern Columbia; Southwestern Columbia
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov