Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 17 at 5:12PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 2:12pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 512 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Fort White, or near Ichetucknee Spring, moving north at 10 to 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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...
Fort White.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Gilchrist; Southwestern Columbia
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender: