Special Weather Statement issued October 9 at 6:12PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

At 612 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm capable of producing a landspout 7 miles east of Williston, moving north at 35 mph. HAZARD…Landspouts and wind gusts of 45 to 55 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… Gainesville, Ocala, Rainbow Lakes Estates, Trenton, Bell, Worthington Spring, Ichetucknee Spring, Citra, Alachua, and High Springs.

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. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for northern Florida.

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