Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 3:29PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 12:29pm
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 328 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Saint Augustine Shores to near Salt
Springs. Movement was east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Palm Coast, Flagler Beach, Bunnell, Saint Augustine Beach,
Marineland, Crescent Beach, Butler Beach, Beverly Beach, and
Espanola.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for northeastern
Florida.
Area Description:
Inland Flagler; Coastal Flagler; Southeast Coastal St. Johns; Southern Inland St. Johns
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov