Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 11 at 4:25PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 11, 2026 - 1:25pm
Expires:
May 11, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 425 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing a landspout near University Of Florida, or near
Gainesville, moving east at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Landspouts, wind gusts up to 50 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...
Gainesville, Hawthorne, University Of Florida, Cross Creek, Newnans
Lake, Rochelle, Micanopy, Lochloosa, and Grove Park.
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:
Eastern Alachua; Western Alachua
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender: