Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 19 at 7:11PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 19, 2026 - 4:11pm
Expires:
August 19, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 711 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Cross Creek, or 9 miles northwest of Citra. A strong thunderstorm was
nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts around 40 mph and minor flooding due to heavy
rainfall.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor flooding due to heavy rainfall is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Cross Creek, Micanopy, Reddick, McIntosh, and Flemington.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Eastern Alachua; Western Alachua; Central Marion; Western Marion
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov