Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued October 9 at 5:37PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 9, 2026 - 2:37pm
Expires:
October 9, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 537 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing a landspout near Archer, or 7 miles north of
Williston, moving north at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Landspouts and wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds
could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured
objects.
Locations impacted include...
Gainesville, Rainbow Lakes Estates, Worthington Spring, Alachua, High
Springs, Archer, Fort White, Worthington Springs, University Of
Florida, and New River.
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.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for northern
Florida.
Area Description:
Union; Bradford; Gilchrist; Eastern Alachua; Western Alachua; Central Marion; Western Marion; Southeastern Columbia; Southwestern Columbia
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov