Florida Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/29/2026 11:45

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 29 at 2:45PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 29, 2026 - 11:45am
Expires: 
July 29, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description: 
At 245 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Lake Weir, or 8 miles northwest of The Villages, moving southeast at 20 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... Weirsdale, Santos, The Village of Briar Meadow, Ocklawaha, Silver Springs Shores, Lake Weir, Belleview, and Summerfield.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Central Marion
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov