Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS Jacksonville FL
AREA: Eastern Alachua
SENT: 2026-07-10T16:05:00-04:00

Special Weather Statement issued July 10 at 4:05PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

At 405 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Newnans Lake, or near Gainesville, moving east at 5 mph.

HAZARD…Wind gusts around 40 mph.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

IMPACT…Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include…
Gainesville, Melrose, Orange Heights, Gainesville Airport, Newnans
Lake, and Rochelle.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Alert Expiration: 2026-07-10T16:30:00-04:00