Florida Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/17/2026 17:29

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 17 at 8:29PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 17, 2026 - 5:29pm
Expires: 
May 17, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description: 
At 829 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Luraville, or 8 miles northwest of Mayo. A strong thunderstorm was nearly stationary. 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... Dowling Park, Luraville, and Newburn.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Suwannee
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jacksonville FL