Special Weather Statement for Coastal Nassau; Coastal Duval
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Coastal Duval, Coastal Nassau
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- Moderate
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- Observed
What is happening
At 316 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm capable of producing a landspout over Talbot Island, or 11 miles northeast of Arlington, moving east at 10 mph. HAZARD...Landspouts and wind gusts around 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Conditions are favorable for the development of weak, brief funnel clouds. This type of funnel cloud is harmless, but on rare occasions they can briefly touch down, producing wind gusts over 50 mph. If a funnel cloud is spotted move indoors and report your sighting to the National Weather Service.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 316 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm capable of producing a landspout over Talbot Island, or 11 miles northeast of Arlington, moving east at 10 mph. HAZARD...Landspouts and wind gusts around 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, Mayport, Talbot Island, Craig Field, San Pablo, Amelia City, Little Talbot Island, and Fort Caroline.
Lifecycle record
Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued August 4 at 3:17PM 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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