Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 29 at 5:28PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 29, 2026 - 2:28pm
Expires:
August 29, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 528 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Lake Weir, or near The Villages, moving west at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts around 40 mph, excessive cloud-to-ground
lightning, and minor flooding due to heavy rainfall.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Excessive cloud-to-ground lightning is
occurring. Minor flooding due to heavy rainfall is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Santos, The Village of Briar Meadow, Ocklawaha, Ocala Airport, Lake
Weir, Silver Springs Shores, Belleview, and Summerfield.
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:
Central Marion; Western Marion
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov