Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 4 at 3:26PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 4, 2025 - 12:26pm
Expires:
May 4, 2025 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 326 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
George's Lake, or 14 miles southwest of Green Cove Springs, moving
northeast 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...
Picolata, George's Lake, Green Cove Springs, and Fruit Cove.
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:
Eastern Clay; Western Clay; Western Putnam; Northern Inland St. Johns; Western St. Johns
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL