Tornado Warning 70, NWS Jacksonville, FL

Issued

May 24, 2017, 9:47 AM EDT (13:47 UTC)

Expired

May 24, 2017, 10:15 AM EDT

In force

28 min

Issued by

NWS Jacksonville, FL

Area

Storm-based polygon

Tornado

Radar indicated

Hail

0.75 in

County Saint Johns County, FL

The Jacksonville radar (KJAX), 79 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 13:51 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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WFUS52 KJAX 241347
TORJAX
FLC109-241415-
/O.NEW.KJAX.TO.W.0070.170524T1347Z-170524T1415Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
947 AM EDT WED MAY 24 2017

The National Weather Service in Jacksonville has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southern St. Johns County in northeastern Florida...

* Until 1015 AM EDT
    
* At 946 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over Federal Point, or near Hastings, moving northeast 
  at 35 mph. The rotation has weakened slightly...but could quickly 
  reintensify. A tornado could form at any time. 

  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...
  Saint Augustine Shores around 1010 AM EDT. 

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Elkton
and Bakersville.

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 2974 8153 2976 8153 2977 8154 2986 8159
      2995 8143 2977 8130
TIME...MOT...LOC 1346Z 245DEG 30KT 2978 8157 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

WOLF

380 
WWUS52 KJAX 241400
SVSJAX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
1000 AM EDT WED MAY 24 2017

FLC109-241415-
/O.CON.KJAX.TO.W.0070.000000T0000Z-170524T1415Z/
St. Johns FL-
1000 AM EDT WED MAY 24 2017

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 AM EDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL ST. JOHNS COUNTY...
    
At 1000 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 8 miles west of Saint Augustine South, or 8 miles
northeast of Hastings, moving northeast at 35 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...
  Saint Augustine Shores around 1010 AM EDT. 

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Elkton.

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 2977 8150 2984 8151 2990 8141 2981 8133
      2979 8131
TIME...MOT...LOC 1400Z 245DEG 30KT 2983 8145 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

WOLF

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