Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 19 at 4:38PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 19, 2026 - 1:38pm
Expires:
August 19, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 438 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Fort McCoy, moving southeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts around 40 mph and pea 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...
Fort McCoy, Juniper Springs, Lynne, and Burbank.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Eastern Marion; Central Marion
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov