Florida Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 06/14/2026 09:40

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 14 at 12:40PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 14, 2026 - 9:40am
Expires: 
June 14, 2026 - 10:15am
Description: 
At 1239 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Bell, moving southeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts around 40 mph, pea size hail, excessive cloud-to-ground lightning, and minor flooding due to heavy rainfall. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Minor flooding due to heavy rainfall is possible. Excessive cloud-to-ground lightning is occurring. Locations impacted include... Trenton and Bell.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. 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: 
Gilchrist
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jacksonville FL