Headline:
Flood Watch issued August 1 at 8:51AM EDT until August 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
August 1, 2026 - 5:51am
Expires:
August 1, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...A portion of northern Florida, including the following
areas, Gilchrist, Southwestern Columbia, Suwannee, Western Alachua
and Western Marion.
* WHEN...Through Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Southwesterly flow through the weekend will continue to bring
tropical moisture into the area. This will lead to waves of
numerous showers and thunderstorms to develop through the
weekend.
Widespread rainfall totals in the watch area will likely be
between 1 and 3 inches. However, reasonable high-end rainfall
totals in localized spots of 4 to 6 inches are possible. -
- Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
Area Description:
Suwannee; Gilchrist; Western Alachua; Western Marion; Southwestern Columbia
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov