Florida Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/25/2026 09:06

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 25 at 12:06PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 25, 2026 - 9:06am
Expires: 
August 25, 2026 - 9:30am
Description: 
At 1206 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Ocala Airport, or 8 miles west of Ocala, moving northeast at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts around 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Ocala Airport.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Central Marion; Western Marion
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov