Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued October 3 at 4:56PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 3, 2026 - 1:56pm
Expires:
October 3, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 456 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Mayday, or 11 miles northeast of Statenville, moving northeast at 30
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...
Homerville, Pearson, Willacoochee, Argyle, Du Pont, Mayday, Cogdell,
Millwood, and Axson.
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.
Area Description:
Atkinson; Echols; Clinch; Northern Ware
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov