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
Sender: