Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 18 at 6:17PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 18, 2026 - 3:17pm
Expires:
August 18, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 616 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from Palm Coast to near
Andalusia. Movement was south at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45 to 55 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...
Palm Coast, Flagler Beach, Bunnell, Andalusia, Beverly Beach, and
Espanola.
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:
Inland Flagler; Coastal Flagler
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov