Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 7:14PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 4:14pm
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 714 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Obrien, or 10 miles northwest of Ichetucknee Spring, moving southeast
at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts around 40 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...
Ichetucknee Spring, Columbia, Fort White, Wellborn, Obrien, Mcalpin,
Branford, and Hildreth.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Suwannee; Gilchrist; Southwestern Columbia
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov