Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 3 at 6:27PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 3, 2026 - 3:27pm
Expires:
April 3, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 626 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Belmont, or 12 miles east of Jasper, moving northwest at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts around 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Belmont and Needmore.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Eastern Hamilton; Northern Columbia; Echols
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender: