Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued October 9 at 7:19PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 9, 2026 - 4:19pm
Expires:
October 9, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 719 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Worthington Spring to Melrose to near Fort
McCoy. Movement was north at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts around 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Gainesville, Starke, Lake Butler, Interlachen, Keystone Heights,
Raiford, Melrose, Worthington Spring, Fort McCoy, and Alachua.
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.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for northern and
northeastern Florida.
Area Description:
Baker; Union; Bradford; Eastern Alachua; Eastern Marion; Western Clay; Western Alachua; Western Putnam; Central Marion; Northern Columbia; Southeastern Columbia; Southwestern Columbia
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov