Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 25 at 7:22AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 25, 2026 - 4:22am
Expires:
August 25, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
At 722 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Fruitland, or near Pomona Park, moving east at 5 mph.
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...
Crescent City, Pomona Park, Andalusia, Lake Delancy, Fruitland,
Welaka, Lake Como, and Georgetown.
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.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Inland Flagler; Eastern Putnam; Eastern Marion; Western Putnam
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov