Florida Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/19/2026 12:43

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 19 at 3:43PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 19, 2026 - 12:43pm
Expires: 
July 19, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description: 
At 343 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms capable of producing a landspout along a line extending from 6 miles west of Mayo to 6 miles southwest of Alachua. Movement was northwest at 30 mph. HAZARD...Landspouts and wind gusts around 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Live Oak, Bell, Ichetucknee Spring, Suwannee River State Park, Columbia, High Springs, Fort White, Luraville, Mcalpin, and Wellborn.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Suwannee; Gilchrist; Western Hamilton; Western Alachua; Southeastern Columbia; Southwestern Columbia
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jacksonville FL