Special Weather Statement for Baker; Inland Nassau; Northeastern Charlton +2 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Baker, Inland Nassau, Northeastern Charlton, Southern Ware, Western Charlton
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- Moderate
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What is happening
At 356 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm capable of producing a landspout near St. George, or 16 miles west of Callahan, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Landspouts, wind gusts up to 50 mph, excessive cloud-to-ground lightning, and minor flooding due to heavy rainfall. SOURCE...Radar...
What the bulletin says to do
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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 356 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm capable of producing a landspout near St. George, or 16 miles west of Callahan, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Landspouts, wind gusts up to 50 mph, excessive cloud-to-ground lightning, and minor flooding due to heavy rainfall. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor flooding due to heavy rainfall is possible. Excessive cloud-to-ground lightning is occurring. Locations impacted include... Hilliard, Folkston, Callahan, and St. George.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued October 10 at 3:56PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Jacksonville FL. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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