Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 25 at 2:39PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 25, 2026 - 11:39am
Expires:
August 25, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 239 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Olustee, or 10 miles east of Lake City, moving east at 20 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...
Raiford, Palestine Community, Sanderson, Lulu, Olustee, and Ellerbee.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Baker; Union; Northern Columbia; Southeastern Columbia
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov