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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
828 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026

FLC067-079-123-210045-
/O.CON.KTAE.SV.W.0325.000000T0000Z-260821T0045Z/
Lafayette FL-Taylor FL-Madison FL-
828 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM EDT
FOR WESTERN LAFAYETTE...NORTHEASTERN TAYLOR AND CENTRAL MADISON
COUNTIES...

At 828 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Madison to 14 miles southwest of Mayo, moving
northwest at 15 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Madison, Townsend, Cooks Hammock, Smith, Hopewell, Salem, Hanson,
Carbur, Athena, and Fenholloway.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
Tallahassee.

&&

LAT...LON 2982 8332 2976 8334 2981 8347 3055 8360
      3058 8338 3056 8333 3041 8331 3028 8333
      3018 8332 3009 8331 2998 8327 2982 8324
TIME...MOT...LOC 0028Z 134DEG 15KT 3052 8344 2992 8336

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

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Severe Weather Statement


Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
828 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026

FLC067-079-123-210045-
/O.CON.KTAE.SV.W.0325.000000T0000Z-260821T0045Z/
Lafayette FL-Taylor FL-Madison FL-
828 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM EDT
FOR WESTERN LAFAYETTE...NORTHEASTERN TAYLOR AND CENTRAL MADISON
COUNTIES...

At 828 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Madison to 14 miles southwest of Mayo, moving
northwest at 15 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Madison, Townsend, Cooks Hammock, Smith, Hopewell, Salem, Hanson,
Carbur, Athena, and Fenholloway.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
Tallahassee.

&&

LAT...LON 2982 8332 2976 8334 2981 8347 3055 8360
      3058 8338 3056 8333 3041 8331 3028 8333
      3018 8332 3009 8331 2998 8327 2982 8324
TIME...MOT...LOC 0028Z 134DEG 15KT 3052 8344 2992 8336

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

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Special Marine Warning


Special Marine Warning
GMZ730-765-210200-
/O.NEW.KTAE.MA.W.0310.260821T0007Z-260821T0200Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Special Marine Warning
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
807 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026

The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a

* Special Marine Warning for...
  Apalachee Bay or Coastal Waters From Keaton Beach to Ochlockonee
  River Fl out to 20 Nm...
  Coastal waters from  Suwannee River to Keaton Beach out 20 NM...

* Until 1000 PM EDT.

* At 807 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line
  extending from 39 nm east of St. Marks to 32 nm northeast of
  Buckeye Reef, moving west at 20 knots.

  HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...Expect wind gusts in excess of 34 knots...suddenly higher
           waves...frequent lightning...and heavy downpours. Make
           sure all on board are wearing life jackets.

* Strong thunderstorms will remain over mainly open waters.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes.

&&

LAT...LON 2939 8370 2945 8372 2953 8382 2966 8389
      2975 8407 3012 8425 3015 8398 3004 8383
      3004 8375 2985 8354 2979 8353 2969 8336
      2963 8335
TIME...MOT...LOC 0007Z 089DEG 21KT 3014 8345 2988 8333

HAIL...0.00IN
WIND...>34KTS

$$

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Heat Advisory


URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
705 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026

FLZ038-125-132-137-138-232-233-237-325-333-433-533-633-211700-
/O.EXP.KJAX.HT.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-260820T2300Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.HT.Y.0026.260821T1500Z-260821T2300Z/
Inland Flagler-Coastal Duval-Eastern Clay-Eastern Putnam-Coastal
Flagler-Western Clay-Northeast Coastal St. Johns-Western Putnam-
South Central Duval-Southeast Coastal St. Johns-Northern Inland
St. Johns-Southern Inland St. Johns-Western St. Johns-
Including the cities of Ortega, Ponte Vedra Beach, Saint Augustine
South, Anastasia, Green Cove Springs, Switzerland, Picolata, Saint
Augustine Beach, Bakersville, Fruit Cove, Doctors Inlet,
Jacksonville, Espanola, Arlington, Middleburg, Lakeside, Carraway,
Palm Coast, Saint Augustine Shore, Bostwick, Andalusia, Tallyrand,
Orange Park, Oceanway, Palm Valley, Dupont Center, Bellair,
Riverside, San Marco, Palatka, Butler Beach, Saint Augustine,
Bunnell, and Durbin
705 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026

...HEAT ADVISORY FOR TODAY HAS EXPIRED...
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109 expected.

* WHERE...A portion of northeast Florida.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 7 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
  illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$


Flood Advisory


Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
807 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026

FLC041-210200-
/O.NEW.KJAX.FA.Y.0179.260821T0007Z-260821T0200Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Gilchrist FL-
807 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Northern Gilchrist County in northern Florida...

* WHEN...Until 1000 PM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 807 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
    shortly in the advisory area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have
    fallen.
  - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over
    the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Bell.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

LAT...LON 2989 8288 2989 8281 2988 8279 2987 8279
      2987 8278 2985 8278 2985 8277 2984 8277
      2977 8271 2977 8272 2975 8273 2975 8285
      2976 8286 2976 8288 2979 8290 2979 8291
      2981 8291 2982 8292 2983 8289 2987 8288


$$

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
711 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026

FLC029-067-210115-
/O.NEW.KTAE.FA.Y.0112.260820T2311Z-260821T0115Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Dixie FL-Lafayette FL-
711 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 915 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Northeastern Dixie County in Big Bend Florida...
  Southeastern Lafayette County in Big Bend Florida...

* WHEN...Until 915 PM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 711 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
    shortly in the advisory area.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Mayo, Hatch Bend, Fletcher, Grady, Guaranto Springs, Fletcher
    Springs and Alton.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

LAT...LON 3014 8323 3009 8318 3010 8312 3008 8307
      2996 8295 2996 8293 2989 8292 2989 8288
      2983 8289 2981 8294 2980 8292 2976 8295
      2972 8295 2972 8296 2970 8294 2970 8296
      2964 8296 2964 8310


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Special Weather Statement


Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
833 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026

FLZ028-128-210100-
Inland Taylor FL-Coastal Taylor FL-
833 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN TAYLOR COUNTY
THROUGH 900 PM EDT...

At 833 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 15
miles south of Perry, moving southwest at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Steinhatchee, Pinland, Fish Creek, Jug Island, Howell Place, Carbur,
Adams Beach, Dekle Beach, Jack Lee Island, Keaton Beach, Bird Island,
Salem, Blue Springs, Athena, and Cedar Island.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 2984 8373 2987 8375 2990 8379 3005 8348
      2985 8336 2976 8334 2967 8336 2967 8341
      2966 8340 2965 8340 2964 8341 2962 8340
      2960 8345
TIME...MOT...LOC 0033Z 061DEG 16KT 2990 8349

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

$$

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