Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 8:38PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 5:38pm
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 838 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Lynne to near Pittman. Movement was
northeast at 10 to 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Fort McCoy, Juniper Springs, Lynne, Weirsdale, Santos, Ocklawaha,
Moss Bluff, Silver Springs Shores, Lake Weir, and Belleview.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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:
Eastern Marion; Central Marion
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender: