Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 29 at 5:46PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 29, 2026 - 2:46pm
Expires:
July 29, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 546 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Belmont, or 10 miles east of Jasper, moving east at 15 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...
Belmont.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
northern Florida...and southeastern Georgia.
Area Description:
Eastern Hamilton; Northern Columbia; Echols
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov