Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 5:54PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 2:54pm
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 553 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Fruitland, or near Salt Springs. A strong thunderstorm was 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...
Pomona Park, Salt Springs, Lake Delancy, Fruitland, Welaka, Lake
Como, and Georgetown.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Eastern Putnam; Eastern Marion; Western Putnam
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov