Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 6:20PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 3:20pm
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 620 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
University Of Florida, or near Gainesville, moving southwest at 5
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph, penny size 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...
Gainesville and University Of Florida.
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