Florida Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/18/2026 14:24

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 18 at 5:24PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 18, 2026 - 2:24pm
Expires: 
June 18, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description: 
At 524 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Juniper Springs, moving northeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts around 40 mph, pea size hail, and excessive cloud-to-ground lightning. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Excessive cloud-to-ground lightning is occurring. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of east central Marion County.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Eastern Marion
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jacksonville FL