Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued October 10 at 3:31PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 10, 2026 - 12:31pm
Expires:
October 10, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 331 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing a landspout over Fruit Cove, moving north at 35
mph.
HAZARD...Landspouts and wind gusts up to 50 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...
Orange Park, Green Cove Springs, Unf, Mandarin, Fruit Cove,
Arlington, Ponte Vedra Beach, Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach, and
Neptune Beach.
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.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Coastal Nassau; Coastal Duval; Eastern Clay; Western Clay; Northeast Coastal St. Johns; South Central Duval; Northern Inland St. Johns; Western St. Johns
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov