Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 5:49PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 2:49pm
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 549 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing a landspout over Alachua, or 9 miles southwest
of Worthington Spring. A strong thunderstorm was nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Landspouts and wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds
could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured
objects.
Locations impacted include...
Alachua and High Springs.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Eastern Alachua; Western Alachua
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov