Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 18 at 6:06PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 18, 2026 - 3:06pm
Expires:
August 18, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 606 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from near White Springs to Lulu.
Movement was southwest at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph, half inch 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...
Lake City, Live Oak, Jasper, White Springs, Suwannee Springs,
Columbia, Palestine Community, Providence, Winfield, and Olustee.
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.
Area Description:
Suwannee; Baker; Union; Eastern Hamilton; Eastern Alachua; Western Hamilton; Western Alachua; Northern Columbia; Southeastern Columbia; Southwestern Columbia
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov