Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 29 at 6:42PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 29, 2026 - 3:42pm
Expires:
July 29, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 642 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Live Oak, moving southeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Lake City, Live Oak, White Springs, Columbia, Winfield, Suwannee
Valley, Luraville, Mcalpin, Wellborn, and Five Points.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
northern Florida.
Area Description:
Suwannee; Eastern Hamilton; Western Hamilton; Northern Columbia; Southeastern Columbia; Southwestern Columbia
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov