Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 18 at 4:40PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 18, 2026 - 1:40pm
Expires:
August 18, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 440 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from near Middleburg to Guana
River State Park. Movement was southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45 to 55 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...
Saint Augustine, Palatka, Green Cove Springs, Interlachen, Keystone
Heights, Hastings, East Palatka, Fruit Cove, Middleburg, and World
Golf Village.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Eastern Clay; Eastern Putnam; Western Clay; Northeast Coastal St. Johns; Western Putnam; South Central Duval; Southeast Coastal St. Johns; Northern Inland St. Johns; Southern Inland St. Johns; Western St. Johns
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov