Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 19 at 4:27PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 19, 2026 - 1:27pm
Expires:
August 19, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 427 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Bostwick, or near Palatka, moving south at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts around 40 mph and excessive cloud-to-ground
lightning.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Excessive cloud-to-ground lightning is
occurring.
Locations impacted include...
Palatka, East Palatka, Bostwick, Orange Mills, and Bardin.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Eastern Putnam; Western Putnam
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov