Florida Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/14/2026 12:39

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 3:39PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 14, 2026 - 12:39pm
Expires: 
August 14, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description: 
At 339 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Sampson, or near Starke. A strong thunderstorm was nearly stationary. 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... Starke, New River, Sampson, Hampton, and Brooker.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Bradford
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov