Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued October 5 at 4:13PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 5, 2026 - 1:13pm
Expires:
October 5, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 412 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Lake Geneva, or near Melrose, moving east at 15 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...
Keystone Heights, Melrose, Melrose Landing, George's Lake, Lake
Geneva, Florahome, Orange Heights, Putnam Hall, and Carraway.
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:
Bradford; Eastern Alachua; Western Clay; Western Putnam
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov