Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 5:20PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 2:20pm
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 520 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Ocala to 7 miles south of Juniper Springs.
These storms were nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph, excessive cloud-to-ground
lightning, and minor flooding due to heavy rainfall.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Excessive cloud-to-ground lightning is
occurring. Minor flooding due to heavy rainfall is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Ocala, Juniper Springs, Lynne, Weirsdale, The Village of Briar
Meadow, Ocklawaha, Moss Bluff, Silver Springs Shores, Lake Weir, and
Santos.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Eastern Marion; Central Marion; Western Marion
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov