Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 17 at 4:35PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 1:35pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 434 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles east of Bell, moving north at 15 mph. Another area of storms
were over northwest Alachua county moving northwest at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph and nickel 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.
Locations impacted include...
High Springs and Fort White.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Gilchrist; Eastern Alachua; Western Alachua; Southeastern Columbia; Southwestern Columbia
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender: