Special Weather Statement for Baker; Union; Bradford +9 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Baker, Bradford, Central Marion, Eastern Alachua, Eastern Marion, Northern Columbia, Southeastern Columbia, Southwestern Columbia and 4 more
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- Moderate
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What is happening
At 719 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Worthington Spring to Melrose to near Fort McCoy. Movement was north at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts around 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for northern and northeastern Florida.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 719 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Worthington Spring to Melrose to near Fort McCoy. Movement was north at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts around 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Gainesville, Starke, Lake Butler, Interlachen, Keystone Heights, Raiford, Melrose, Worthington Spring, Fort McCoy, and Alachua.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued October 9 at 7:19PM 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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