Special Weather Statement for Gilchrist; Southwestern Columbia
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Gilchrist, Southwestern Columbia
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- Moderate
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What is happening
At 733 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Bell. A strong thunderstorm was nearly stationary. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph, excessive cloud-to-ground lightning, and minor flooding due to heavy rainfall. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 733 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Bell. A strong thunderstorm was nearly stationary. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph, excessive cloud-to-ground lightning, and minor flooding due to heavy rainfall. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Excessive cloud-to-ground lightning is occurring. Minor flooding due to heavy rainfall is possible. Locations impacted include... Bell.
Lifecycle record
Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 7:33PM 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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