Florida Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/29/2026 09:56

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 29 at 12:56PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 29, 2026 - 9:56am
Expires: 
July 29, 2026 - 10:30am
Description: 
At 1256 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Trenton, moving southeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Trenton, Archer, and Newberry.
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. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description: 
Gilchrist; Western Alachua
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov