Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 17 at 4:15PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 1:15pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 414 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Mcalpin, or 9 miles south of Live Oak, moving northwest at 5 mph.
Another storm was about 3 miles north of Obrien drifting northwest.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Mcalpin.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Suwannee
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender: