Florida Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/18/2026 14:59

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 18 at 5:59PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 18, 2026 - 2:59pm
Expires: 
June 18, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description: 
At 559 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Pierson, moving north at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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 southwestern Flagler County.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Inland Flagler
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jacksonville FL