Florida Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/08/2026 14:31

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 8 at 5:31PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 8, 2026 - 2:31pm
Expires: 
May 8, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description: 
At 531 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm capable of producing a landspout near Salt Springs, 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... Salt Springs and Georgetown.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Eastern Putnam; Eastern Marion
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jacksonville FL