Special Weather Statement for Inland Flagler; Eastern Alachua; Eastern Putnam +4 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Central Marion, Eastern Alachua, Eastern Marion, Eastern Putnam, Inland Flagler, Western Marion, Western Putnam
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What is happening
At 729 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Orange Springs to 8 miles south of Bunnell. Movement was south at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph, penny size hail, excessive cloud-to-ground lightning, and minor flooding due to heavy rainfall....
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. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
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Bulletin details
At 729 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Orange Springs to 8 miles south of Bunnell. Movement was south at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph, penny size hail, 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. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Minor flooding due to heavy rainfall is possible. Excessive cloud-to-ground lightning is occurring. Locations impacted include... Ocala, Rainbow Lakes Estates, Bunnell, Crescent City, Interlachen, Pomona Park, Fort McCoy, Salt Springs, Andalusia, and Juniper Springs.
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Special Weather Statement issued August 18 at 7:29PM 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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