Special Weather Statement 05/10/2025 05:25 for Florida areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 10 at 8:25AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 10, 2025 - 5:25am
Expires: 
May 10, 2025 - 6:15am
Description: 
At 824 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles north of Horseshoe Point to near Fowlers Bluff to 18 miles west of Homosassa. Movement was northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph, pea size hail, and minor flooding due to heavy rainfall. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Minor flooding due to heavy rainfall is possible. Locations impacted include... Trenton, Bell, Alachua, High Springs, Archer, and Newberry.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description: 
Gilchrist; Eastern Alachua; Western Alachua; Southwestern Columbia
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jacksonville FL