Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 17 at 5:38PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 2:38pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 538 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Watertown, or near Lake City, moving northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts around 40 mph, pea size hail, and excessive
cloud-to-ground lightning.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible. Excessive cloud-to-ground lightning is occurring.
Locations impacted include...
Watertown and Olustee.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Baker; Union; Northern Columbia; Southeastern Columbia
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender: