Florida, Georgia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/20/2026 17:03

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 8:03PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 20, 2026 - 5:03pm
Expires: 
August 20, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description: 
At 802 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a couple of strong thunderstorms near Jennings. These storms were moving west at 5 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts around 40 to 45 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Jennings, Blue Springs, and Crossroads.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Eastern Hamilton; Western Hamilton; Echols
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov