Special Weather Statement issued October 9 at 5:17PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

At 516 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm capable of producing a landspout near Vilano Beach, or near Saint Augustine, moving north at 20 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… Saint Augustine, World Golf Village, Saint Augustine Beach, Marineland, Vilano Beach, South Ponte Vedra, Crescent Beach, Saint Augustine Shores, Butler Beach, and Saint Augustine South.

Official safety instructions

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

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