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Tornado Warning 67, NWS Jacksonville, FL
NWS Jacksonville, FL issued this tornado warning at May 24, 2017, 6:18 AM EDT for Putnam County, Saint Johns County, Florida. It was in force for 27 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- May 24, 2017, 6:18 AM EDT (10:18 UTC)
- Expired
- May 24, 2017, 6:45 AM EDT
- In force
- 27 min
- Issued by
- NWS Jacksonville, FL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Putnam County, FL, Saint Johns County, FL
The radar
The Jacksonville radar (KJAX), 88 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 10:20 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Jacksonville, FL (KJAX), launched 00:00Z, 10.3 hours before the alert went out and 90 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 924 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -17 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1107 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 30 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 260 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 303 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.8
- Supercell composite
- 10.7
The text
As transmitted.
473
WFUS52 KJAX 241018
TORJAX
FLC107-109-241045-
/O.NEW.KJAX.TO.W.0067.170524T1018Z-170524T1045Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
618 AM EDT WED MAY 24 2017
The National Weather Service in Jacksonville has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
South central St. Johns County in northeastern Florida...
Northeastern Putnam County in northeastern Florida...
* Until 645 AM EDT
* At 617 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Orange Mills, or near East Palatka, moving east at
30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
* This dangerous storm will be near...
Federal Point around 625 AM EDT.
Hastings around 630 AM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Elkton
and Spuds.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile
home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and
protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 2960 8168 2977 8173 2987 8145 2966 8135
TIME...MOT...LOC 1017Z 252DEG 28KT 2971 8161
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
PETERSON2 follow-up statements
964
WWUS52 KJAX 241030
SVSJAX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
630 AM EDT WED MAY 24 2017
FLC107-109-241045-
/O.CON.KJAX.TO.W.0067.000000T0000Z-170524T1045Z/
St. Johns FL-Putnam FL-
630 AM EDT WED MAY 24 2017
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 AM EDT FOR SOUTH
CENTRAL ST. JOHNS AND NORTHEASTERN PUTNAM COUNTIES...
At 629 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Hastings, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Hastings around 635 AM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Elkton
and Spuds.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile
home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and
protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 2963 8158 2974 8163 2986 8149 2987 8145
2966 8135
TIME...MOT...LOC 1029Z 256DEG 22KT 2971 8155
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
AK083
WWUS52 KJAX 241037
SVSJAX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
637 AM EDT WED MAY 24 2017
FLC107-241046-
/O.CAN.KJAX.TO.W.0067.000000T0000Z-170524T1045Z/
Putnam FL-
637 AM EDT WED MAY 24 2017
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN PUTNAM COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
LAT...LON 2969 8151 2972 8153 2976 8153 2977 8154
2985 8144 2968 8136
TIME...MOT...LOC 1036Z 247DEG 27KT 2974 8149
$$
FLC109-241045-
/O.CON.KJAX.TO.W.0067.000000T0000Z-170524T1045Z/
St. Johns FL-
637 AM EDT WED MAY 24 2017
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 AM EDT FOR SOUTH
CENTRAL ST. JOHNS COUNTY...
At 636 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Hastings, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
south central St. Johns County, including the following locations:
Elkton and Spuds.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile
home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and
protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 2969 8151 2972 8153 2976 8153 2977 8154
2985 8144 2968 8136
TIME...MOT...LOC 1036Z 247DEG 27KT 2974 8149
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
AKThe office that day
Everything else NWS Jacksonville, FL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 8:35 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JAX | Suwannee | 40 min |
| May 23, 8:39 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JAX | Baker, Columbia | 51 min |
| May 23, 8:53 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | JAX | Baker, Duval, Nassau | 20 min |
| May 23, 9:12 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAX | Baker, Duval, Nassau | 17 min |
| May 23, 9:18 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JAX | Columbia | 42 min |
| May 23, 9:28 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JAX | Nassau | 47 min |
| May 23, 9:53 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JAX | Baker, Columbia, Suwannee | 3 hr |
| May 24, 12:30 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JAX | Clay | 45 min |
| May 24, 12:51 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JAX | Duval | 39 min |
| May 24, 3:13 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JAX | Alachua | 47 min |
| May 24, 3:16 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JAX | Clay | 44 min |
| May 24, 3:43 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAX | Alachua, Clay, Putnam | 47 min |
| May 24, 4:25 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAX | Clay, Putnam, Saint Johns | 50 min |
| May 24, 4:58 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAX | Saint Johns | 20 min |
| May 24, 4:59 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | JAX | 61 min | |
| May 24, 5:47 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JAX | Putnam | 43 min |
| May 24, 6:14 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JAX | Putnam | 46 min |
| May 24, 6:44 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | JAX | Saint Johns | 31 min |
| May 24, 6:49 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | JAX | 56 min | |
| May 24, 7:04 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JAX | Flagler | 41 min |
| May 24, 7:46 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | JAX | 89 min | |
| May 24, 8:09 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JAX | Saint Johns | 51 min |
| May 24, 8:36 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JAX | Putnam | 39 min |
| May 24, 8:56 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JAX | Putnam | 3 hr |
| May 24, 8:58 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JAX | Saint Johns | 47 min |
| May 24, 9:23 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAX | Putnam | 37 min |
| May 24, 9:29 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | JAX | Putnam | 31 min |
| May 24, 9:47 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | JAX | Saint Johns | 28 min |
| May 24, 10:07 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | JAX | Saint Johns | 23 min |
| May 24, 10:09 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | JAX | 51 min | |
| May 24, 10:39 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JAX | Saint Johns | 51 min |
| May 24, 10:47 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAX | Baker, Columbia, Hamilton, Suwannee | 43 min |
| May 24, 10:49 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | JAX | 116 min | |
| May 24, 11:37 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAX | Clay, Duval, Saint Johns | 38 min |
| May 24, 12:06 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JAX | Baker, Duval, Nassau | 114 min |
| May 24, 12:11 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JAX | Duval | 49 min |
| May 24, 12:18 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JAX | Alachua, Bradford, Union | 42 min |
| May 24, 12:42 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | JAX | 93 min | |
| May 24, 12:52 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JAX | Clay, Duval | 38 min |
| May 24, 1:19 PM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | JAX | Duval, Nassau | 3 hr |
| May 24, 1:19 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JAX | Duval, Saint Johns | 26 min |
| May 24, 1:24 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | JAX | 2 hr | |
| May 24, 1:40 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JAX | Alachua, Clay, Flagler, Marion, Putnam, Saint Johns | 65 min |
| May 24, 1:52 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JAX | Baker, Bradford, Clay, Duval, Saint Johns, Union | 3 hr |
| May 24, 2:44 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JAX | Clay, Flagler, Marion, Putnam, Saint Johns | 46 min |
| May 24, 3:25 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JAX | Flagler, Putnam, Saint Johns | 35 min |
| May 24, 3:27 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | JAX | 93 min |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.