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Special Weather Statement issued October 9 at 7:36PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Published October 9, 2026 7:36 pm • Updated October 9, 2026 7:36 pm • Florida

At 736 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers capable of producing a landspout near Belmont, or 9 miles east of Jasper, moving north at 20 mph. HAZARD...Landspouts and wind gusts around 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor damage to…

At 736 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers capable of producing a landspout near Belmont, or 9 miles east of Jasper, moving north at 20 mph. HAZARD…Landspouts and wind gusts around 40 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… Jasper and Belmont.

Official safety instructions

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

National Weather Service: View official alert and latest details.