Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 16 at 5:58PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 16, 2026 - 2:58pm
Expires:
May 16, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 558 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Salt Springs. A strong thunderstorm was drifting northwest.
HAZARD...Wind gusts around 40 mph and pea 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.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of east central Marion
County.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Eastern Marion; Central Marion
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender: