Alert archive / Florida / Tornado Warnings in 2018
Tornado Warning 3, NWS Jacksonville, FL
NWS Jacksonville, FL issued this tornado warning at Jun 2, 2018, 5:25 PM EDT for Baker County, Columbia County, Florida. It was in force for 35 min. 3 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Jun 2, 2018, 5:25 PM EDT (21:25 UTC)
- Expired
- Jun 2, 2018, 6:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 35 min
- Issued by
- NWS Jacksonville, FL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Baker County, FL, Columbia County, FL
The radar
The Jacksonville radar (KJAX), 70 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:29 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 5:30 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 1 Ne Sanderson, FL | BAKER COUNTY 911/DISPATCH REPORTS A TREE DOWNED BY THUNDERSTORM WIND GUSTS ALONG U.S. HIGHWAY 90 IN THE VICINITY OF SANDERSON. TIME OF DAMAGE ESTIMATED BY RADAR. |
| Jun 2, 5:30 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 4 W Macclenny, FL | TREE REPORTED DOWN NEAR HIGHWAY 90 BETWEEN SANDERSON AND GLEN ST MARY. TIME BASED ON RADAR. |
| Jun 2, 5:35 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | Macclenny, FL | CABLE POLE DOWNED AND DAMAGED 2 VEHICLES. TIME BASED ON RADAR. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 1:19 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Jacksonville, FL (KJAX), launched 12:00Z, 9.4 hours before the alert went out and 71 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
- 1860 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -34 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 811 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 19 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 29 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 34 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
747
WFUS52 KJAX 022125
TORJAX
FLC003-023-022200-
/O.NEW.KJAX.TO.W.0003.180602T2125Z-180602T2200Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
525 PM EDT SAT JUN 2 2018
The National Weather Service in Jacksonville has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southern Baker County in northeastern Florida...
East central Columbia County in northern Florida...
* Until 600 PM EDT.
* At 525 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Sanderson, or 12 miles north of Raiford, moving
east at 20 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...
Sanderson around 530 PM EDT.
Glen St. Mary around 545 PM EDT.
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.
To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
Jacksonville.
&&
LAT...LON 3033 8249 3029 8206 3014 8206 3014 8245
3013 8246 3013 8250
TIME...MOT...LOC 2125Z 292DEG 18KT 3023 8231
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
SHASHY2 follow-up statements
962
WWUS52 KJAX 022145
SVSJAX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
545 PM EDT SAT JUN 2 2018
FLC023-022154-
/O.CAN.KJAX.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180602T2200Z/
Columbia FL-
545 PM EDT SAT JUN 2 2018
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL COLUMBIA COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
northern and northeastern Florida.
LAT...LON 3029 8237 3029 8206 3014 8206 3015 8239
3014 8240
TIME...MOT...LOC 2144Z 279DEG 16KT 3022 8222
$$
FLC003-022200-
/O.CON.KJAX.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180602T2200Z/
Baker FL-
545 PM EDT SAT JUN 2 2018
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM EDT FOR SOUTHERN
BAKER COUNTY...
At 544 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Sanderson, or 10 miles north of Raiford, moving east
at 20 mph.
HAZARD...TORNADO.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Expect damage to mobile homes, roofs, and vehicles.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Glen St. Mary around 555 PM EDT.
Macclenny around 600 PM EDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or 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.
If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.
&&
LAT...LON 3029 8237 3029 8206 3014 8206 3015 8239
3014 8240
TIME...MOT...LOC 2144Z 279DEG 16KT 3022 8222
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
SHASHY472
WWUS52 KJAX 022158
SVSJAX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
558 PM EDT SAT JUN 2 2018
FLC003-022207-
/O.EXP.KJAX.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180602T2200Z/
Baker FL-
558 PM EDT SAT JUN 2 2018
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHERN BAKER COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT 600
PM EDT...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
northern and northeastern Florida.
Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning still remains in effect for
Baker and Duval counties.
LAT...LON 3029 8237 3029 8206 3014 8206 3015 8239
3014 8240
TIME...MOT...LOC 2157Z 277DEG 19KT 3022 8214
$$
SHASHYThe office that day
Everything else NWS Jacksonville, FL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 8:09 PM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | JAX | Putnam | 2 hr |
| Jun 1, 9:57 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | JAX | Alachua, Bradford | 35 min |
| Jun 2, 7:02 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | JAX | Baker, Nassau | 24 hr |
| Jun 2, 1:29 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JAX | Duval | 46 min |
| Jun 2, 2:13 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | JAX | 62 min | |
| Jun 2, 3:11 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | JAX | 64 min | |
| Jun 2, 3:38 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JAX | Hamilton | 52 min |
| Jun 2, 4:02 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAX | Columbia, Hamilton, Suwannee | 43 min |
| Jun 2, 4:21 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JAX | Baker | 39 min |
| Jun 2, 4:23 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | JAX | 97 min | |
| Jun 2, 4:42 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAX | Columbia, Hamilton, Suwannee | 48 min |
| Jun 2, 4:53 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JAX | Nassau | 22 min |
| Jun 2, 4:57 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAX | Nassau | 48 min |
| Jun 2, 5:02 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAX | Baker, Columbia | 43 min |
| Jun 2, 5:11 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JAX | Suwannee | 49 min |
| Jun 2, 5:13 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | JAX | 92 min | |
| Jun 2, 5:16 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAX | Duval, Nassau | 44 min |
| Jun 2, 5:35 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JAX | Bradford | 40 min |
| Jun 2, 5:40 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAX | Bradford, Clay, Union | 50 min |
| Jun 2, 5:52 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAX | Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau | 22 min |
| Jun 2, 5:53 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | JAX | 97 min | |
| Jun 2, 5:57 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JAX | Duval | 33 min |
| Jun 2, 5:59 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | JAX | 91 min | |
| Jun 2, 6:05 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JAX | Clay | 40 min |
| Jun 2, 6:12 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAX | Clay, Duval, Saint Johns | 52 min |
| Jun 2, 6:17 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAX | Bradford, Clay, Saint Johns | 43 min |
| Jun 2, 6:23 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JAX | Putnam | 52 min |
| Jun 2, 6:27 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | JAX | 93 min | |
| Jun 2, 6:27 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JAX | Flagler | 48 min |
| Jun 2, 6:36 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAX | Clay, Saint Johns | 39 min |
| Jun 2, 6:45 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | JAX | Flagler | 45 min |
| Jun 2, 6:48 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | JAX | Saint Johns | 42 min |
| Jun 2, 6:52 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | JAX | 68 min | |
| Jun 2, 7:29 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | JAX | 61 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.