Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 17 at 5:11PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 2:11pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 510 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 7 miles south of Wellborn to near Worthington
Springs. Movement was north 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...
Lake City, Lake Butler, Worthington Spring, Columbia, Worthington
Springs, Wellborn, Palestine Community, Groves, Providence, and Lulu.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Suwannee; Union; Southeastern Columbia; Southwestern Columbia
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender: