Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 17 at 6:29PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 3:29pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 629 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Belmont, or 11 miles north of White Springs, moving northeast at 15
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts around 40 mph, half inch hail, and excessive
cloud-to-ground lightning.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible. Excessive cloud-to-ground lightning is occurring.
Locations impacted include...
Belmont.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Eastern Hamilton; Northern Columbia; Echols
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender: