Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 12 at 1:41PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 12, 2026 - 10:41am
Expires:
May 12, 2026 - 11:30am
Description:
At 141 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Rainbow Lakes Estates, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Rainbow Lakes Estates and Dunnellon.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Western Marion
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender: