Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 16 at 7:21PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 16, 2026 - 4:21pm
Expires:
May 16, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 720 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
about 3 miles southwest of Ocala Airport, or 9 miles east of
Rainbow Lakes Estates. A strong thunderstorm was nearly stationary.
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 southwestern Marion
County.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Western Marion
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender: