Florida Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/23/2026 14:29

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 5:29PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 23, 2026 - 2:29pm
Expires: 
May 23, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description: 
At 528 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Bostwick, or just west of Hastings. The strong thunderstorm was drifting to the northwest. HAZARD...Wind gusts 40 to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Bostwick and Federal Point.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description: 
Eastern Putnam; Western Putnam
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jacksonville FL