Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 17 at 8:10PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 17, 2025 - 5:10pm
Expires:
June 17, 2025 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 809 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 10 miles east of Belmont to near Ratliff.
Movement was north at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Jacksonville, Lake City, Hilliard, Callahan, Fargo, Jacksonville
International Arpt, Taylor, Macclenny, Glen St. Mary, and Ortega.
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.
Area Description:
Baker; Inland Nassau; Eastern Hamilton; Coastal Nassau; Coastal Duval; Trout River; Northern Columbia; South Central Duval; Southeastern Columbia; Western Duval; Echols; Clinch; Coastal Camden; Southern Ware; Western Charlton
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL