Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 10 at 7:16PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 10, 2026 - 4:16pm
Expires:
September 10, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 716 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Race Pond, or 9 miles northwest of Folkston, moving northeast at 10
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts around 40 mph and minor flooding due to heavy
rainfall.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor flooding due to heavy rainfall is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Waycross, Blackshear, Folkston, Patterson, Homeland, Hickox, Boggy
Bay, Braganza, Race Pond, and Fort Mudge.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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:
Pierce; Brantley; Inland Camden; Northern Ware; Northeastern Charlton; Southern Ware; Western Charlton
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov