Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 29 at 6:31PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 29, 2026 - 3:31pm
Expires:
August 29, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 631 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Starke to near East Bronson. Movement was
west at 10 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...
Gainesville, Starke, Trenton, Lake Butler, Raiford, Worthington
Spring, Alachua, High Springs, Archer, and Worthington Springs.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Union; Bradford; Gilchrist; Eastern Alachua; Western Alachua; Southeastern Columbia; Southwestern Columbia
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov