Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 12 at 1:13PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 12, 2026 - 10:13am
Expires:
July 12, 2026 - 10:45am
Description:
At 113 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from 8 miles west of Anthony to
near Rainbow Lakes Estates. Movement was east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph, half inch hail, excessive
cloud-to-ground lightning, and minor flooding due to heavy
rainfall.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible. Minor flooding due to heavy rainfall is possible.
Excessive cloud-to-ground lightning is occurring.
Locations impacted include...
Ocala, Rainbow Lakes Estates, Fort McCoy, Sparr, Anthony, Santos,
Ocala Airport, Belleview, Dunnellon, and Reddick.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Central Marion; Western Marion
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender: