Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 18 at 4:11PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 1:11pm
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 410 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Satsuma to near Salt Springs to near
Juniper Springs. Movement was northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts around 40 mph and excessive cloud-to-ground
lightning.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Excessive cloud-to-ground lightning is
occurring.
Locations impacted include...
Palatka, Pomona Park, Salt Springs, East Palatka, Juniper Springs,
Lake Delancy, Fruitland, Satsuma, San Mateo, and Welaka.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Eastern Putnam; Eastern Marion; Western Putnam
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender: