Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 19 at 6:53PM EDT until August 19 at 8:30PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 19, 2026 - 3:53pm
Expires:
August 19, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...South Central Marion County in northern Florida...
* WHEN...Until 830 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 653 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Ocala, Silver Springs Shores, Santos, Lake Weir, Ocklawaha,
Weirsdale, Belleview and Summerfield.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Marion, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov