Florida, Georgia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/06/2026 12:42

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 6 at 3:42PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 6, 2026 - 12:42pm
Expires: 
September 6, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description: 
At 342 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Folkston. A strong thunderstorm was nearly stationary. HAZARD...Wind gusts around 40 mph and minor flooding due to heavy rainfall. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor flooding due to heavy rainfall is possible. Locations impacted include... Hilliard, Folkston, and Homeland.
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; Northeastern Charlton; Southern Ware; Western Charlton
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov