Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 12:37PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 9:37am
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 10:15am
Description:
At 1237 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms near
Sampson, or 11 miles southwest of Starke, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Starke, Lake Butler, Raiford, Worthington Spring, Middleburg,
Macclenny, Glen St. Mary, Worthington Springs, Palestine Community,
and Groves.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 200 PM EDT for northern
Florida.
Area Description:
Baker; Inland Nassau; Union; Bradford; Eastern Alachua; Western Clay; South Central Duval; Southeastern Columbia; Western Duval; Western Charlton
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov