Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 13 at 1:30PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 13, 2026 - 10:30am
Expires:
July 13, 2026 - 11:15am
Description:
At 130 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Orange Heights to Lake Weir. Movement was
east at 20 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...
Ocala, Palatka, Crescent City, Interlachen, Pomona Park, East
Palatka, Salt Springs, Citra, Lynne, and Melrose.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Eastern Alachua; Eastern Putnam; Eastern Marion; Western Putnam; Central Marion; Western Marion; Western St. Johns
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender: