Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 18 at 3:37PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 18, 2026 - 12:37pm
Expires:
August 18, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 337 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles north of Taylor, or 15 miles south of Stephen Foster State
Park, moving southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph, half inch hail, and minor
flooding due to heavy rainfall.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible. Minor flooding due to heavy rainfall is possible.
Locations impacted include...
St. George.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Baker; Inland Nassau; Southern Ware; Western Charlton
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov