Special Weather Statement for Baker; Union; Bradford +1 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Baker, Bradford, Southeastern Columbia, Union
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What is happening
At 225 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm capable of producing a landspout over Groves, or near Worthington Spring, moving north at 15 mph. HAZARD...Landspouts, wind gusts around 40 mph, excessive cloud-to-ground lightning, and minor flooding due to heavy rainfall. SOURCE...Radar indicated....
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 225 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm capable of producing a landspout over Groves, or near Worthington Spring, moving north at 15 mph. HAZARD...Landspouts, wind gusts around 40 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... Lake Butler, Raiford, Worthington Spring, Worthington Springs, Palestine Community, Groves, Olustee, Beasley, New River, and Upland Pines.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued August 5 at 2:26PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Official revision
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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