Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 3:00pm
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 600 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Sparr, or near Citra, moving northwest at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph, half inch hail, 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. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible. Minor flooding due to heavy rainfall is possible.
Excessive cloud-to-ground lightning is occurring.
Locations impacted include...
Sparr, Anthony, Reddick, and Lowell.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Central Marion; Western Marion
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov