Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 30 at 2:46PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 30, 2026 - 11:46am
Expires:
June 30, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 246 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Upland Pines, or 8 miles west of Worthington Spring, moving southwest
at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts around 40 mph, excessive cloud-to-ground
lightning, and minor flooding due to heavy rainfall.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Excessive cloud-to-ground lightning is
occurring. Minor flooding due to heavy rainfall is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Worthington Spring, Ichetucknee Spring, High Springs, Fort White,
Worthington Springs, Upland Pines, Groves, Providence, Hildreth, and
Dukes.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Suwannee; Union; Bradford; Gilchrist; Eastern Alachua; Western Alachua; Southeastern Columbia; Southwestern Columbia
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender: