Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 4 at 1:57PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 4, 2025 - 10:57am
Expires:
May 4, 2025 - 11:30am
Description:
At 156 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Olustee, or 9 miles east of Lake City, moving northeast at 25 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...
Palestine Community, Sanderson, Ellerbee, Watertown, Lulu, and
Olustee.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Baker; Union; Bradford; Northern Columbia; Southeastern Columbia
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL