Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 21 at 3:05PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 21, 2026 - 12:05pm
Expires:
June 21, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 305 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Florahome, or near Interlachen, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts around 40 to 50 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...
Palatka, Interlachen, Melrose, East Palatka, George's Lake, Lake
Geneva, Florahome, Bostwick, Melrose Landing, and Orange Heights.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Bradford; Eastern Alachua; Eastern Putnam; Eastern Marion; Western Clay; Western Putnam; Western St. Johns
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender: