Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 18 at 4:32PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 18, 2026 - 1:32pm
Expires:
August 18, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 432 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from near Mcalpin to near
Ichetucknee Spring. Movement was northeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Lake City, Live Oak, Bell, Ichetucknee Spring, Columbia, Fort White,
Mcalpin, Wellborn, Obrien, and Five Points.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Suwannee; Gilchrist; Southeastern Columbia; Southwestern Columbia
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov