Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 2 at 12:19PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 2, 2026 - 9:19am
Expires:
May 2, 2026 - 10:00am
Description:
At 1219 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Archer to near Williston Municipal Airport
to 29 miles west of Homosassa. Movement was east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts around 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Gainesville, Ocala, Palatka, Rainbow Lakes Estates, Crescent City,
Interlachen, Pomona Park, East Palatka, Salt Springs, and Citra.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Inland Flagler; Eastern Alachua; Eastern Putnam; Eastern Marion; Western Alachua; Western Putnam; Central Marion; Western Marion; Southern Inland St. Johns; Western St. Johns
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender: