Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 16 at 8:15PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 16, 2026 - 5:15pm
Expires:
May 16, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 815 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Ocala Airport, or 8 miles west of Ocala, moving north at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts around 40 to 45 mph and half inch 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...
Ocala Airport.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Western Marion
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender: