Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 2:10PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 11:10am
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 11:45am
Description:
At 209 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Santos, or near Ocala, moving southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts around 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Ocala, Santos, Ocklawaha, Ocala Airport, Silver Springs Shores, Lake
Weir, Belleview, and Summerfield.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Eastern Marion; Central Marion; Western Marion
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov