Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 19 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 19, 2026 - 6:00pm
Expires:
August 19, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 859 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Raiford, moving southeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Starke, Lake Butler, Raiford, Olustee, Beasley, New River, Camp
Blanding, Sanderson, Sampson, and Lawtey.
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:
Baker; Union; Bradford; Western Clay; Southeastern Columbia
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov