Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 21 at 7:39PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 21, 2026 - 4:39pm
Expires:
May 21, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 739 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles southwest of Rochelle, or 11 miles northeast of Williston,
moving northwest at 10 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...
Gainesville, University Of Florida, Gainesville Airport, Micanopy,
and McIntosh.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Eastern Alachua; Western Alachua; Central Marion; Western Marion
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender: