Special Weather Statement issued October 9 at 4:53PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Published October 9, 2026 4:56 pm • Updated October 9, 2026 4:56 pm • Florida

At 452 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm capable of producing a landspout over Ichetucknee Spring, moving north at 30 mph. HAZARD...Landspouts and wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is…

At 452 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm capable of producing a landspout over Ichetucknee Spring, moving north at 30 mph. HAZARD…Landspouts and wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE…Radar indicated. IMPACT…Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include… Lake City, Live Oak, White Springs, Bell, Worthington Spring, Ichetucknee Spring, Columbia, Alachua, High Springs, and Fort White.

Official safety instructions

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for northern and northeastern Florida.

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