The combination of daytime heating and diurnal instability under a passing upper level short wave trough triggered a few severe storms.
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The episode as NWS JAX wrote it up.
The combination of daytime heating and diurnal instability under a passing upper level short wave trough triggered a few severe storms.
The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Jacksonville, FL wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Apr 8, 3:10 PM EST, 1 hour 55 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Jacksonville FL 410 PM EDT Mon Apr 8 2019 ...SEVERE STORMS POSSIBLE THIS AFTERNOON INTO tUESDAY... .NEAR TERM (Through Tuesday night)... Closed low across northern La opens up and lifts Ne to the Carolinas by the end of the period which drags a positive tilted trough across the area by late Tuesday. Increasing south to SW flow ahead of the trough will advect moisture and instability...in addition to increasing bulk shear...resulting in increasing chances of strong to severe storms by late this afternoon into Tuesday. A line of showers and storms expected to move in from the gulf first affecting the Suwannee Valley and inland Se Ga this afternoon. Another cluster of storms expected to get going late this afternoon into early evening as what is left of the line of convection moving in from the gulf collides with addition storms associated with the east coast seabreeze. These storms will re-develop near U.S. Hwy 301 and move Ne over the St Johns River Basin and the coast late afternoon and early evening and gradually move offshore during the evening. Some of these storms may be strong to severe with strong winds and hail the main concerns. SPC has the entire area under a marginal risk of severe wx this afternoon and evening. There will tend to be a lull in activity from late this evening into the overnite with warm and muggy conditions prevailing with patchy low clouds and fog possible. While timing has slowed some...most high-res models continue to indicate a line of storms will get going and move across the area...first across the Suwannee Valley and inland Se Ga during the morning and across the remainder of the area late morning into the early afternoon. There will be some lull in activity in the afternoon as the dry slot moves in over the area. However...the concern is that there will be additional heating in the afternoon with the approach of the upper trough that could lead to the eruption of severe storms especially across Se Ga during the afternoon and early evening with damaging winds and hail the main concerns and SPC has a portion of Se Ga under a slight risk of severe weather with a marginal risk elsewhere. Slightly drier air begins to move in behind the cold front by late Tuesday night. .SHORT TERM (Wednesday-Thursday night)... A few showers possible Tuesday night into Wednesday morning as the associated cold front moves through the remainder of the area as an area of high pressure builds in from the mid Atlantic providing Ne flow across the area on Wednesday. Winds quickly veer to Se Thursday as the high pushes east allowing for a return of moisture and a slight chance of inland storms on Thursday afternoon. .LONG TERM (Friday-Monday)... Fairly good agreement with High pressure on Friday continuing to move into the Western Atlantic and southerly flow with Highs warming back into the mid to upper 80s inland and near 80 along the coast with mainly dry conditions expected. High pressure continues in the western Atlantic this weekend into early next week while a series of decaying fronts move across the area. This leads to a continuation of warm and muggy conditions with scattered mainly afternoon and evening showers and storms. Above normal temps with highs well into the 80s inland and lower 80s at the coast. && .AVIATION...Breezy south to southeasterly flow will prevail this afternoon. An east coast sea breeze was moving inland this afternoon, and storms are forecast to develop across the interior and move towards the east coast TAF sites between 20Z and 23Z. Strong to severe storms are possible near the TAF sites, with storms then moving into the western Atlantic in the evening. A few showers could then move into the area overnight tonight. A squall line is forecast to develop west of the region overnight tonight and then move into area around dawn on Tuesday, impacting the TAF sites through the morning and into the early afternoon hours. && .MARINE...Winds will shift to out of the S-SW today with a chance for strong thunderstorm developments today and Tuesday as a cold front moves into the region from out of the west, completing its passage late Tuesday and early Wednesday, shifting the flow to onshore mid week. Small craft exercise caution offshore. Rip Currents: Low risk anticipated Tuesday. && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... AMG 66 81 61 80 / 60 70 40 10 SSI 66 78 63 75 / 50 60 40 10 JAX 66 83 62 79 / 50 70 20 10 SGJ 66 81 63 77 / 60 60 20 10 GNV 66 81 62 81 / 40 60 10 10 OCF 66 81 62 82 / 40 50 20 10 && .JAX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... FL...None. GA...None. AM...None. && PP/AK/MZ
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
515 PM EDT Mon Apr 8 2019
FLZ124-125-133-082145-
Coastal St. Johns FL-Coastal Nassau FL-Coastal Duval FL-
515 PM EDT Mon Apr 8 2019
...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTHEASTERN NASSAU...
NORTHEASTERN ST. JOHNS AND EASTERN DUVAL COUNTIES UNTIL 545 PM EDT...
* At 513 PM EDT, gusty showers and strong to severe thunderstorms
will continue to track toward the First Coast through 6 pm from
St. Marys to St. Augustine. Winds in shower activity are gusting
between 35 and 45 mph.
* Strong to severe thunderstorms will remain probable over the next
couple of hours. As thunderstorms develop, small hail and winds in
excess of 45 mph are expected. Localized heavy rainfall will cause
minor flooding and visibility restrictions during the evening
commute. Stay tuned for potential warnings.
* Locations impacted include...
Jacksonville, St. Marys, Saint Augustine, Fernandina Beach, Unf,
Arlington, Ponte Vedra Beach, Yulee, Neptune Beach and Saint
Augustine Beach.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. You can also share your report with NWS Jacksonville on
Facebook and Twitter.
&&
LAT...LON 2979 8136 3020 8156 3032 8168 3052 8163
3074 8166 3075 8168 3073 8157 3076 8158
3071 8154 3076 8154 3073 8151 3077 8149
3077 8153 3078 8147 3078 8142 3025 8135
2982 8120
TIME...MOT...LOC 2113Z 235DEG 19KT 3023 8157
ENYEDISpecial Weather Statement National Weather Service Jacksonville FL 517 PM EDT Mon Apr 8 2019 GAZ152-153-165-264-082200- Northeastern Charlton GA-Inland Glynn GA-Inland Camden GA- Brantley GA- 517 PM EDT Mon Apr 8 2019 ...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTHWESTERN CAMDEN... SOUTHWESTERN GLYNN...EASTERN BRANTLEY AND NORTHEASTERN CHARLTON COUNTIES UNTIL 600 PM EDT... * At 517 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles east of Race Pond, or 11 miles north of Folkston, moving northeast at 30 mph. * Winds in excess of 45 mph possible with this storm. * Locations impacted include... Waverly, Waynesville, Hickox, Atkinson and Winokur. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... These winds can down small tree limbs and branches, and blow around unsecured small objects. Seek shelter in a safe building until the storm passes. To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. You can also share your report with NWS Jacksonville on Facebook and Twitter. && LAT...LON 3093 8202 3103 8211 3133 8182 3111 8163 TIME...MOT...LOC 2117Z 223DEG 26KT 3100 8200 AK
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
543 PM EDT Mon Apr 8 2019
FLZ025-032-033-037-124-125-133-GAZ166-082230-
Coastal St. Johns FL-Inland Duval FL-Putnam FL-Coastal Nassau FL-
Clay FL-Coastal Duval FL-Inland St. Johns FL-Coastal Camden GA-
543 PM EDT Mon Apr 8 2019
...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTHEASTERN NASSAU...ST.
JOHNS...NORTHEASTERN PUTNAM...NORTHEASTERN CLAY...EASTERN DUVAL AND
SOUTHEASTERN CAMDEN COUNTIES UNTIL 630 PM EDT...
* At 543 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were
tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near
Yulee to near Fort Caroline to near Picolata. Movement was
northeast at 30 mph.
* Winds in excess of 45 mph possible with these storms.
* Locations impacted include...
Jacksonville, St. Marys, Saint Augustine, Fernandina Beach, Green
Cove Springs, Jacksonville International Arpt, Unf, Mandarin, Fruit
Cove and Arlington.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. You can also share your report with NWS Jacksonville on
Facebook and Twitter.
&&
LAT...LON 2974 8164 3056 8172 3057 8170 3055 8166
3061 8164 3069 8168 3074 8166 3075 8169
3078 8142 3025 8135 2982 8120
TIME...MOT...LOC 2143Z 203DEG 28KT 3066 8166 3043 8149 2984 8159
ENYEDISpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
546 PM EDT Mon Apr 8 2019
GAZ165-166-082230-
Inland Camden GA-Coastal Camden GA-
546 PM EDT Mon Apr 8 2019
...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTHEASTERN CAMDEN COUNTY UNTIL
630 PM EDT...
* At 546 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were
tracking a strong thunderstorm over Kingsland, moving northeast at
25 mph.
* Winds in excess of 45 mph possible with this storm.
* Locations impacted include...
Kingsland, Kings Bay Base, Cumberland Island and Harrietts Bluff.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. You can also share your report with NWS Jacksonville on
Facebook and Twitter.
&&
LAT...LON 3077 8142 3074 8166 3075 8166 3075 8168
3074 8167 3074 8169 3093 8170 3101 8139
3099 8139
TIME...MOT...LOC 2146Z 244DEG 22KT 3079 8164
ENYEDISpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
550 PM EDT Mon Apr 8 2019
GAZ152>154-165-082230-
Inland Glynn GA-Inland Camden GA-Coastal Glynn GA-Brantley GA-
550 PM EDT Mon Apr 8 2019
...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTH CENTRAL CAMDEN...GLYNN AND
EAST CENTRAL BRANTLEY COUNTIES UNTIL 630 PM EDT...
* At 550 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were
tracking a strong thunderstorm near Waverly, or 8 miles west of
Dock Junction, moving northeast at 30 mph.
* Winds in excess of 45 mph possible with this storm.
* Locations impacted include...
Dock Junction, Country Club Estates, Thalmann and Boys Estate.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
These winds can down small tree limbs and branches, and blow around
unsecured small objects. Seek shelter in a safe building until the
storm passes.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. You can also share your report with NWS Jacksonville on
Facebook and Twitter.
&&
LAT...LON 3110 8170 3127 8181 3139 8155 3136 8152
3133 8147 3134 8147 3133 8145 3133 8144
3131 8144 3128 8139 3130 8137 3130 8134
3131 8134 3128 8132 3128 8127 3124 8125
TIME...MOT...LOC 2150Z 234DEG 27KT 3117 8166
AKSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
553 PM EDT Mon Apr 8 2019
GAZ153-154-165-166-082245-
Inland Glynn GA-Inland Camden GA-Coastal Glynn GA-Coastal Camden GA-
553 PM EDT Mon Apr 8 2019
...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTHEASTERN CAMDEN AND
SOUTHEASTERN GLYNN COUNTIES UNTIL 645 PM EDT...
* At 553 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were
tracking a strong thunderstorm near Woodbine, moving northeast at
35 mph.
* Small hail and winds in excess of 45 mph possible with this storm.
* Locations impacted include...
Brunswick, St. Simons Island, Woodbine, Jekyll Island, Sea Island
and Dover Bluff.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
These winds can down small tree limbs and branches, and blow around
unsecured small objects. Seek shelter in a safe building until the
storm passes.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. You can also share your report with NWS Jacksonville on
Facebook and Twitter.
&&
LAT...LON 3125 8124 3115 8130 3110 8137 3101 8139
3092 8171 3109 8172
TIME...MOT...LOC 2153Z 220DEG 31KT 3098 8163
AKThe Jacksonville radar (KJAX), 106 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 22:05 UTC.
1 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.
Several trees were blown down in eastern Wayne County. The cost of damage was unknown, but it was estimated for Storm Data.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
Every storm in Georgia in 2019Every state in 2019This day in weather historyWarnings in Georgia, April 2019
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