Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 2:09PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 11:09am
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
At 209 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 8 miles northeast of Williston to 12 miles
north of Crystal River Airport. Movement was northeast at 60 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...
Gainesville, Ocala, Green Cove Springs, Starke, Rainbow Lakes
Estates, Lake Butler, Interlachen, Keystone Heights, Raiford, and
Citra.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in Jacksonville.
Area Description:
Baker; Union; Bradford; Eastern Clay; Eastern Alachua; Eastern Marion; Western Clay; Western Alachua; Western Putnam; Central Marion; Western Marion; Western St. Johns
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender: