Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 5:58PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 2:58pm
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 558 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13
miles north of Taylor, or 13 miles south of Stephen Foster State
Park, moving southwest at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts around 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northwestern Baker,
northeastern Columbia and south central Ware Counties.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Baker; Northern Columbia; Southern Ware
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov