Florida Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/08/2026 14:29

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 8 at 5:29PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 8, 2026 - 2:29pm
Expires: 
May 8, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description: 
At 529 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm capable of producing a landspout over Fort McCoy, moving east at 10 mph. HAZARD...Landspouts and wind gusts up to 50 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... Fort McCoy.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Eastern Marion; Central Marion
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jacksonville FL