WWUS82 KJAX 052004

SPSJAX



Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Jacksonville FL

404 PM EDT Wed Aug 5 2026

 

FLZ232-237-052045-

Western Clay FL-Western Putnam FL-

404 PM EDT Wed Aug 5 2026



...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN PUTNAM AND CLAY

COUNTIES THROUGH 445 PM EDT...



At 404 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong

thunderstorms along a line extending from near Middleburg to near

Interlachen. Movement was north at 20 mph.



HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph, 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. Excessive cloud-to-ground lightning is 

         occurring. Minor flooding due to heavy rainfall is 

         possible.



Locations impacted include...

Interlachen, Keystone Heights, Middleburg, Melrose, George's Lake,

Oakleaf Plantation, Lake Geneva, Florahome, Camp Blanding, and

Melrose Landing.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



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.



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LAT...LON 3019 8205 3019 8181 2949 8184 2952 8185

      2950 8191 2951 8194 2950 8200 2947 8205

TIME...MOT...LOC 2004Z 192DEG 17KT 3007 8195 2958 8197 



MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN

MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH



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