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