Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 20 at 1:12PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 20, 2026 - 10:12am
Expires:
September 20, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
At 112 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Picolata to 6 miles northwest of Bunnell.
Movement was west at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts around 40 mph and minor flooding due to heavy
rainfall.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor flooding due to heavy rainfall is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Palatka, Green Cove Springs, Bunnell, Crescent City, Pomona Park,
Hastings, East Palatka, Andalusia, George's Lake, and Picolata.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Inland Flagler; Eastern Clay; Eastern Putnam; Western Clay; Western Putnam; Northern Inland St. Johns; Southern Inland St. Johns; Western St. Johns
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov