Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 24 at 9:16PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 24, 2026 - 6:16pm
Expires:
May 24, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
At 915 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near High Springs to near Sparr. Movement was
north at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 to 50 mph, frequent lightning, and
heavy rainfall.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Gainesville, Worthington Spring, Citra, Alachua, High Springs,
Hawthorne, Archer, Worthington Springs, University Of Florida, and
Sparr.
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:
Union; Bradford; Gilchrist; Eastern Alachua; Western Alachua; Central Marion; Western Marion; Southeastern Columbia; Southwestern Columbia
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender: