Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 17 at 4:23PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 1:23pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 422 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong
thunderstorms centered Mcalpin, or 10 miles south of Live Oak,
moving northwest at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph and nickel size hail. Dime size
hail has already been reported.
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...
Live Oak and Mcalpin.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Suwannee
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender: