Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 10 at 4:11PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 10, 2026 - 1:11pm
Expires:
May 10, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 410 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing a waterspout over Ortega or along the St. Johns
River, or near Jacksonville, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Waterspouts, wind gusts up to 50 mph, and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally
hazardous waters. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs
and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to
vegetation is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Jacksonville, Orange Park, Unf, Mandarin, Arlington, Ponte Vedra
Beach, Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, and
Baymeadows.
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.
For boaters on or near the St Johns River or Intracoastal waterway,
move to a safe shelter now! Do not be caught on or near the water.
Gusty winds and choppy waves are likely. Make sure all on board are
wearing life jackets.
Area Description:
Coastal Duval; Eastern Clay; Trout River; Western Clay; Northeast Coastal St. Johns; South Central Duval; Western Duval; Northern Inland St. Johns; Western St. Johns
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender: