Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued October 9 at 7:36PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 9, 2026 - 4:36pm
Expires:
October 9, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 736 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers capable of
producing a landspout near Belmont, or 9 miles east of Jasper, moving
north at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Landspouts and wind gusts around 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds
could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured
objects.
Locations impacted include...
Jasper and Belmont.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for northern
Florida...and southeastern Georgia.
Area Description:
Eastern Hamilton; Western Hamilton; Northern Columbia; Echols; Clinch
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov