Florida, Georgia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 10/03/2026 15:35

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued October 3 at 6:35PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
October 3, 2026 - 3:35pm
Expires: 
October 3, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description: 
At 635 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Maxville, or 10 miles northeast of Raiford, moving northeast at 15 mph. 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... Macclenny, Glen St. Mary, Cecil Field, Maxville, Oakleaf Plantation, Bryceville, Baldwin, and Lawtey.
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; Union; Bradford; Western Clay; Western Duval; Western Charlton
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov