Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 4 at 6:20AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 4, 2025 - 3:20am
Expires:
May 4, 2025 - 4:00am
Description:
At 619 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a small area of strong
thunderstorms around Rainbow Lakes Estates, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts around 40 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...
Dunnellon, Ocala Airport, Rainbow Lakes Estates, and Ocala.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Central Marion; Western Marion
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL