Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 7:44PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 4:44pm
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 744 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Satsuma, or near Palatka, moving northeast at 20 mph.
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...
Palatka, Pomona Park, Hastings, East Palatka, Federal Point, Orange
Mills, Satsuma, San Mateo, and Spuds.
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:
Inland Flagler; Eastern Putnam; Southern Inland St. Johns; Western St. Johns
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov