Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 8:06PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 5:06pm
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 805 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Race Pond, or 10 miles north of Folkston, moving southeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts around 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Folkston, Woodbine, Homeland, Kings Ferry, Race Pond, Winokur, and
Colesburg.
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:
Inland Nassau; Brantley; Inland Camden; Coastal Camden; Northeastern Charlton; Western Charlton
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov