Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 2:04PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 11:04am
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 11:45am
Description:
At 204 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Crescent City, moving 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...
Palm Coast, Palatka, Flagler Beach, Bunnell, Crescent City, Pomona
Park, East Palatka, Salt Springs, Andalusia, and Juniper Springs.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for northern and
northeastern Florida.
Area Description:
Inland Flagler; Eastern Putnam; Coastal Flagler; Eastern Marion; Western Putnam; Central Marion; Southeast Coastal St. Johns; Southern Inland St. Johns; Western St. Johns
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender: