Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 8:10PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 5:10pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 810 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Amelia City, or 7 miles southwest of Fernandina Beach, moving south
at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts around 40 mph and excessive cloud-to-ground
lightning.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Excessive cloud-to-ground lightning is
occurring.
Locations impacted include...
Little Talbot Island, Mayport, Fort Caroline, and Talbot Island.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Coastal Duval
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov