Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 2:21PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 11:21am
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 11:45am
Description:
At 221 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
South Ponte Vedra, or 9 miles north of Saint Augustine, moving
northeast at 45 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...
Saint Augustine, Hastings, Ponte Vedra Beach, Jacksonville Beach,
Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, World Golf Village, Saint Augustine
Beach, Nocatee, and Vilano Beach.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for northeastern
Florida.
Area Description:
Coastal Duval; Eastern Clay; Eastern Putnam; Northeast Coastal St. Johns; South Central Duval; Southeast Coastal St. Johns; Northern Inland St. Johns; Southern Inland St. Johns; Western St. Johns
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender: