Special Weather Statement for Suwannee; Gilchrist; Eastern Alachua +2 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Eastern Alachua, Gilchrist, Southwestern Columbia, Suwannee, Western Alachua
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- Moderate
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- Observed
What is happening
At 911 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm capable of producing a landspout 7 miles south of Obrien, or 11 miles west of Ichetucknee Spring, moving southeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Landspouts, wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph, excessive cloud-to- ground lightning, and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 911 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm capable of producing a landspout 7 miles south of Obrien, or 11 miles west of Ichetucknee Spring, moving southeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Landspouts, wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph, excessive cloud-to- ground lightning, and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Excessive cloud-to-ground lightning is occurring. Locations impacted include... Trenton, Bell, Ichetucknee Spring, Alachua, High Springs, Archer, Fort White, Newberry, Branford, and Hildreth.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued July 30 at 9:11PM 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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