Florida Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/24/2026 15:56

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 24 at 6:56PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 24, 2026 - 3:56pm
Expires: 
May 24, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description: 
At 656 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a couple of strong thunderstorms centered over Palestine Community, or near Lake Butler, moving north at 15 mph. 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... Lake Butler, Palestine Community, Watertown, Lulu, and Olustee.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Baker; Union; Northern Columbia; Southeastern Columbia
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jacksonville FL