Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 11:38AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 26, 2026 - 8:38am
Expires:
August 26, 2026 - 9:00am
Description:
At 1138 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Doctortown, or near Jesup, moving northeast at 15 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...
Jesup and Doctortown.
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:
Wayne
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov