Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 4 at 3:01PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 4, 2025 - 12:01pm
Expires:
May 4, 2025 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 301 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Starke, 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...
Lawtey, New River, Oakleaf Plantation, Starke, Bellair-Meadowbrook
Terrace, and Middleburg.
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:
Bradford; Western Clay; Western Duval
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL