Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 24 at 9:43PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 24, 2026 - 6:43pm
Expires:
July 24, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
At 943 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Providence, or 9 miles east of Ichetucknee Spring, moving southwest
at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts around 40 mph, excessive cloud-to-ground
lightning, and minor flooding due to heavy rainfall.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Excessive cloud-to-ground lightning is
occurring. Minor flooding due to heavy rainfall is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
High Springs, Fort White, Upland Pines, and Providence.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Union; Gilchrist; Eastern Alachua; Western Alachua; Southeastern Columbia; Southwestern Columbia
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov