Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 6:10PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 3:10pm
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 610 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Rochelle, or 10 miles northwest of Citra. A strong thunderstorm was
nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph, pea size hail, 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.
Locations impacted include...
Rochelle, Cross Creek, and Micanopy.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Eastern Alachua
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov