Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 9 at 3:08PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 9, 2026 - 12:08pm
Expires:
May 9, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 308 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing a landspout near Crescent City, moving east at
25 mph.
HAZARD...Landspouts, wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph, and half inch hail.
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...
Palm Coast, Flagler Beach, Bunnell, Crescent City, Pomona Park,
Andalusia, Beverly Beach, Espanola, and Lake Como.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Conditions are favorable for the development of weak, brief funnel
clouds. This type of funnel cloud is harmless, but on rare occasions
they can briefly touch down, producing wind gusts over 50 mph. If a
funnel cloud is spotted move indoors and report your sighting to the
National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Inland Flagler; Eastern Putnam; Coastal Flagler
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender: