Florida Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/09/2026 11:07

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 9 at 2:07PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 9, 2026 - 11:07am
Expires: 
May 9, 2026 - 11:45am
Description: 
At 207 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm capable of producing a landspout over Lake Butler, moving east at 20 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... Lake Butler, Raiford, Beasley, New River, Lawtey, Ellerbee, and Johnstown.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Baker; Union; Bradford
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jacksonville FL