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Seek Shelter: Gusty Showers Near Bunnell With 40 MPH Winds

A Special Weather Statement has been issued for Inland and Coastal Flagler, including Palm Coast, Bunnell, and Espanola, due to gusty showers with 40 mph winds and potential flooding; seek shelter indoors immediately.

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10/09/2026 · Flagler County edition

FLAGLER COUNTY – Residents in Inland and Coastal Flagler, including Palm Coast, Bunnell, and Espanola, should seek shelter immediately due to a Special Weather Statement issued by the National Weather Service Jacksonville FL.

At 3:36 PM EDT today, October 9, Doppler radar detected gusty showers near Bunnell moving north at 20 mph. These showers are producing wind gusts around 40 mph, which could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. The alert is effective now and expires at 4:00 PM EDT.

If you are outdoors, immediately move indoors. Additionally, torrential rainfall is occurring and may cause localized flooding. Do not attempt to drive through flooded roadways. This statement is based on radar indications.

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