Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 26 at 9:29PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 26, 2026 - 6:29pm
Expires:
May 26, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
At 929 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Columbia, or near Ichetucknee Spring, moving north at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts around 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Lake City, Live Oak, White Springs, Ichetucknee Spring, Columbia,
Palestine Community, Providence, Winfield, Olustee, and Suwannee
Valley.
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:
Suwannee; Baker; Union; Eastern Hamilton; Northern Columbia; Southeastern Columbia; Southwestern Columbia
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender: