Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 18 at 3:52PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 12:52pm
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 352 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Orange Springs, or 7 miles northeast of Fort McCoy, moving northeast
at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph, pea size hail, and excessive
cloud-to-ground lightning.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible. Excessive cloud-to-ground lightning is occurring.
Locations impacted include...
Interlachen, Lake Delancy, Welaka, and Hog Valley.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Eastern Putnam; Eastern Marion; Western Putnam; Central Marion
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender: