Severe Thunderstorm Warning 138, NWS Jacksonville, FL

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
912 AM EDT Sat Jul 21 2018

...SQUALL LINE APPROACHING FROM CENTRAL GEORGIA...

.UPDATE...

Fog and low clouds will continue to clear throughout the late
morning hours as heating occurs. Attention will then shift to the
approaching squall line moving southward through central Georgia
at 40-45 mph. The area of storms is currently associated with a
region of sfc-6km wind shear of 40-45 mph. This has allowed the
complex to maintain organization despite the lack of surface
instability. While surface instability will increase throughout
the late morning hours ahead of the storm complex, atmospheric
wind shear will gradually decrease to around 20-25 mph. With this
in mind, the current expectation is that the storm complex will
remain below severe limits as the storms fall behind the outflow
boundary due to the weakening wind shear. Based on the current
radar imagery, strong storms could still reach the Altamaha River
area with gusty winds (25-40 mph) and heavy rain between 11:30 am
and noon. Later in the day, new storm development is expected,
and the location of the new development will likely be dependent
on the outflow boundary associated with the ongoing squall line.
The atmosphere this afternoon is forecast to be unstable with
3000-4000 J/kg of CAPE along with modest wind shear of 25-40 mph.
Also, although drier (1.6" PWAT) air currently exists in the mid-
levels as seen by JAX 12Z sounding, deeper moisture (1.9-2.1"
PWAT) will move southeast into the area by early afternoon and
evening. Mid- level lapse rates will also slowly steepen
throughout the day as the trough brings in cooler temperatures
aloft. This environment will support strong to severe storms
throughout the afternoon and evening hours. The environment is a
little different from the normal summer time thunderstorms. Anyone
with outdoor plans should be prepared for quick changes in the
weather if a strong to severe storm were to occur.

&&

.AVIATION...

Fog and stratus are gradually clearing/lifting during the morning
hours. This will continue into the early afternoon with a cumulus
deck developing around around 3,000 feet. Showers and
thunderstorms are once again possible today, but not like the last
few days. A squall line is currently moving through central
Georgia and will eventually move into an area void of local TAF
sites. Additional thunderstorms development is expected this
afternoon with strong to severe storms possible, although coverage
is not expected to be widespread. This is observed in the 12Z TAF
package, but trends will be monitored closely for potential
changes for the 18Z package.

&&

.MARINE...

Southwest winds decrease some today as the surface low
across  the Carolinas lifts northeast ..but increase again to
cautionary levels Sunday into early next week as another surface low
develops across the Carolinas and drops south which will tighten the
gradient. Fast moving showers and storms will be moving offshore
with bulk of activity in the afternoon and evening. Some storms may
be strong or severe.

Rip Currents: Low risk of rip currents for area beaches due to off
shore flow.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
AMG  92  75  92  73 /  40  40  40  30
SSI  90  78  93  77 /  30  40  50  40
JAX  92  75  94  74 /  30  30  50  40
SGJ  92  77  94  75 /  20  20  40  40
GNV  92  76  92  75 /  30  30  40  40
OCF  90  76  91  75 /  40  30  30  30

&&

.JAX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
FL...None.
GA...None.
AM...None.
&&

McGinnis/Sandrik/

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
208 PM EDT SAT JUL 21 2018

FLZ022-023-030-031-035-036-211900-
Columbia FL-Baker FL-Union FL-Alachua FL-Bradford FL-Gilchrist FL-
208 PM EDT SAT JUL 21 2018

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTHEASTERN GILCHRIST...NORTHERN
ALACHUA...BRADFORD...SOUTHERN BAKER...UNION AND SOUTHEASTERN COLUMBIA
COUNTIES UNTIL 300 PM EDT...

At 208 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 7 miles west of Maxville to Five Points.
Movement was south at 35 mph.

Wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph can be expected along with possible minor
wind damage.

Locations impacted include...
Gainesville, Lake City, Starke, Lake Butler, Raiford, Worthington
Spring, Melrose, Columbia, Alachua and High Springs.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3023 8265 3015 8206 2970 8205 2966 8206
      2970 8281
TIME...MOT...LOC 1808Z 000DEG 32KT 3016 8213 3022 8265

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
221 PM EDT SAT JUL 21 2018

FLZ025-032-033-037-125-133-211900-
Coastal St. Johns FL-Inland Duval FL-Putnam FL-Coastal Duval FL-
Clay FL-Inland St. Johns FL-
221 PM EDT SAT JUL 21 2018

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR ST. JOHNS...NORTHERN PUTNAM...
CLAY AND SOUTHERN DUVAL COUNTIES UNTIL 300 PM EDT...

At 221 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near San Pablo to 6 miles south of Maxville.
Movement was southeast at 35 mph.

Wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph can be expected along with possible minor
wind damage.

Locations impacted include...
Saint Augustine, Palatka, Orange Park, Green Cove Springs,
Interlachen, Keystone Heights, Hastings, East Palatka, Ponte Vedra
Beach and Melrose.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If on or near St Johns River basin, get out of the water and move
indoors or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to
10 miles from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you
are close enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter
now! Do not be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.

&&

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 600 PM EDT for
northeastern Florida.

LAT...LON 2956 8206 3015 8205 3040 8139 2972 8117
TIME...MOT...LOC 1821Z 323DEG 32KT 3033 8144 3011 8204

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PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
231 PM EDT SAT JUL 21 2018

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0222 PM     TSTM WND GST     5 NNE ORANGE PARK       30.23N 81.67W
07/21/2018  M52 MPH          Duval              FL   AWOS

            KNIP ASOS MEASURED SUSTAINED WIND SPEED OF 41 MPH AND A
            WIND GUST OF 52 MPH.

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PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
234 PM EDT SAT JUL 21 2018

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0230 PM     TSTM WND GST     1 N JACKSONVILLE BEACH  30.29N 81.39W
07/21/2018  M48 MPH          AMZ452             FL   MESONET

            WEATHERFLOW MESONET STATION MEASURED THUNDERSTORM WIND
            GUST OF 48 MPH.

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