Special Weather Statement issued October 9 at 8:45AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Published October 9, 2026 8:46 am • Updated October 9, 2026 8:46 am • Florida

At 845 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm capable of producing a landspout near Ponte Vedra Beach, moving northwest at 15 mph. HAZARD...Landspouts and wind gusts around 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is…

At 845 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm capable of producing a landspout near Ponte Vedra Beach, moving northwest at 15 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… Unf, Ponte Vedra Beach, Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, Palm Valley, Sawgrass, Mayport, Craig Field, and San Pablo.

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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