Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 19 at 8:34PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 19, 2026 - 5:34pm
Expires:
August 19, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 834 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles southeast of Archer, or 8 miles northeast of Williston. A
strong thunderstorm was nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts around 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Gainesville, Archer, University Of Florida, Gainesville Airport, and
Micanopy.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Eastern Alachua; Western Alachua; Western Marion
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov