Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 30 at 3:02PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 30, 2026 - 12:02pm
Expires:
June 30, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 302 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles southwest of Santos, or 11 miles south of Ocala, moving west at
10 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.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southwestern Marion
County.
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:
Central Marion; Western Marion
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender: