Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 5:27PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 2:27pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 527 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing a landspout near Wolf Island, or near Darien,
moving southeast at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Landspouts and wind gusts around 40 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...
St. Simons Island, St Simons Island Village, Sea Island, Country Club
Estates, and Boys Estate.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Inland Glynn; Coastal Glynn
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov