Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 29 at 7:06PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 29, 2026 - 4:06pm
Expires:
August 29, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 706 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
High Springs, or 10 miles west of Worthington Spring, moving
northwest 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...
High Springs, Fort White, Upland Pines, and Providence.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Union; Gilchrist; Eastern Alachua; Western Alachua; Southeastern Columbia; Southwestern Columbia
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov