Florida, Georgia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/16/2026 15:39

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 16 at 6:39PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 16, 2026 - 3:39pm
Expires: 
June 16, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description: 
At 638 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 8 miles southwest of Quitman to 8 miles west of Dowling Park. Movement was east at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts around 40 to 45 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Live Oak, Jasper, Jennings, Suwannee Springs, Statenville, Suwannee River State Park, Dowling Park, Blue Springs, Crossroads, and Newburn.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Suwannee; Eastern Hamilton; Western Hamilton; Echols
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jacksonville FL