Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 6:03PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 3:03pm
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 603 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Lake Weir, or 8 miles northwest of The Villages, moving south at 5
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Weirsdale, Ocklawaha, Lake Weir, The Village of Briar Meadow,
Belleview, and Summerfield.
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