Landspout Warning: Seek Shelter in Eastern Alachua, Putnam, Marion Counties
A Special Weather Statement has been issued for Eastern Alachua, Putnam, and Marion counties until 4:15 PM UTC for strong thunderstorms capable of producing a landspout and wind gusts up to 50 mph; seek indoor shelter immediately.
Residents in Eastern Alachua, Eastern Putnam, Eastern Marion, Western Putnam, Central Marion, and Western Marion counties are advised to seek shelter indoors immediately due to a Special Weather Statement issued by the National Weather Service Jacksonville, FL.
As of 3:32 PM EDT on October 10, strong thunderstorms are tracking north at 20 mph, capable of producing a landspout and wind gusts up to 50 mph. Doppler radar indicates these storms are along a line extending from 9 miles west of Sparr to near Moss Bluff.
Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include Ocala, Interlachen, Fort McCoy, Salt Springs, Citra, Lynne, Hawthorne, Lake Delancy, Sparr, and Moss Bluff.
In addition to the landspout threat, these storms are producing torrential rainfall, which may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. Frequent cloud-to-ground lightning is also occurring; lightning can strike up to 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
This Special Weather Statement is effective immediately and expires at 4:15 PM UTC (12:15 PM EDT) today, October 10.
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