Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 25 at 6:36PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 25, 2025 - 3:36pm
Expires:
May 25, 2025 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 636 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Melrose Landing, or near Melrose, moving east at 10 mph.
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...
Interlachen, Melrose, Melrose Landing, George's Lake, Hollister, Lake
Geneva, Florahome, Putnam Hall, Carraway, and Mannville.
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:
Western Clay; Western Putnam
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL