Florida Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/24/2026 13:52

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 24 at 4:52PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 24, 2026 - 1:52pm
Expires: 
April 24, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description: 
At 452 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles northeast of Inverness Highlands North, or 9 miles north of Inverness, moving southeast at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts around 40 mph and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of south central Marion County.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Western Marion
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jacksonville FL