Special Weather Statement for Union; Bradford; Gilchrist +6 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Bradford, Central Marion, Eastern Alachua, Gilchrist, Southeastern Columbia, Southwestern Columbia, Union, Western Alachua and 1 more
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- Moderate
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What is happening
At 537 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm capable of producing a landspout near Archer, or 7 miles north of Williston, moving north at 30 mph. HAZARD...Landspouts and wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds could...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm 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 Florida.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 537 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm capable of producing a landspout near Archer, or 7 miles north of Williston, moving north at 30 mph. HAZARD...Landspouts and wind gusts of 45 to 55 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... Gainesville, Rainbow Lakes Estates, Worthington Spring, Alachua, High Springs, Archer, Fort White, Worthington Springs, University Of Florida, and New River.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued October 9 at 5:37PM 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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