Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 1:28PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 10:28am
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
At 128 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 7 miles northeast of George's Lake to near
Ocklawaha. Movement was northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Ocala, Palatka, Green Cove Springs, Interlachen, Keystone Heights,
Pomona Park, East Palatka, Salt Springs, Citra, and Lynne.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Bradford; Coastal Duval; Eastern Clay; Eastern Alachua; Eastern Putnam; Eastern Marion; Western Clay; Western Putnam; Central Marion; South Central Duval; Western Marion; Northern Inland St. Johns; Western St. Johns
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender: