Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 6:22PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 23, 2026 - 3:22pm
Expires:
August 23, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 622 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles south of Wellborn, or 10 miles southwest of Lake City, moving
southeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts around 40 mph and excessive cloud-to-ground
lightning.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Excessive cloud-to-ground lightning is
occurring.
Locations impacted include...
Columbia.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Suwannee; Southwestern Columbia
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov