Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS Jacksonville FL
AREA: Bradford; Eastern Alachua; Western Alachua
SENT: 2026-07-27T15:34:00-04:00

Special Weather Statement issued July 27 at 3:34PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

At 334 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles north of Gainesville Airport, or 8 miles north of Gainesville,
moving south at 20 mph.

HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include…
Gainesville, University Of Florida, Gainesville Airport, Newnans
Lake, La Crosse, and Brooker.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Alert Expiration: 2026-07-27T16:00:00-04:00