Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 2:43PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 16, 2026 - 11:43am
Expires:
July 16, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 243 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Plant Hatch, moving southeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts around 40 mph and excessive cloud-to-ground
lightning.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Excessive cloud-to-ground lightning is
occurring.
Locations impacted include...
Plant Hatch.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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:
Appling
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender: