Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 9 at 3:57PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 9, 2026 - 12:57pm
Expires:
May 9, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 357 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing a landspout over Hastings, moving east at 25
mph.
HAZARD...Landspouts, wind gusts around 40 mph, and pea size 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...
Hastings, Saint Augustine Beach, Marineland, Crescent Beach, Saint
Augustine Shores, Butler Beach, Saint Augustine South, Spuds, Dupont
Center, and Elkton.
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; Southeast Coastal St. Johns; Southern Inland St. Johns; Western St. Johns
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender: