Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS Jacksonville FL
AREA: Inland Nassau; Coastal Nassau; Coastal Duval; Eastern Clay; Trout River; Western Clay; South Central Duval; Western Duval; Northern Inland St. Johns; Western St. Johns
SENT: 2026-07-11T18:15:00-04:00

Special Weather Statement issued July 11 at 6:15PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

At 615 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Ratliff to near Baymeadows to near Fleming
Island. These storms were nearly stationary.

HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

IMPACT…Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.

Locations impacted include…
Jacksonville, Orange Park, Callahan, Jacksonville International Arpt,
Unf, Mandarin, Fruit Cove, Arlington, Baymeadows, and Cisco Gardens.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

Alert Expiration: 2026-07-11T19:15:00-04:00