Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 5:55PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 2:55pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 555 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Dock Junction, moving southeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph, pea size hail, excessive cloud-
to-ground lightning, and minor flooding due to heavy
rainfall.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible. Minor flooding due to heavy rainfall is possible.
Excessive cloud-to-ground lightning is occurring.
Locations impacted include...
Brunswick, St. Simons Island, Dock Junction, St Simons Island
Village, Country Club Estates, Sea Island, Jekyll Island, Boys
Estate, and Dover Bluff.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Inland Glynn; Coastal Glynn; Coastal Camden
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov