Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 25 at 6:35PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 25, 2025 - 3:35pm
Expires:
May 25, 2025 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 635 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Weirsdale, or near Emeralda. A strong thunderstorm was nearly
stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph, penny size hail, excessive
cloud-to-ground lightning, 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.
Excessive cloud-to-ground lightning is occurring.
Locations impacted include...
Juniper Springs, Weirsdale, Ocklawaha, Moss Bluff, and The Village of
Briar Meadow.
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 Marion; Central Marion
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL