A passing upper-level impulse enhanced sea breeze storms over a moist and unstable airmass. A few strong to pulse severe storms developed.
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A passing upper-level impulse enhanced sea breeze storms over a moist and unstable airmass. A few strong to pulse severe storms developed.
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 May 25, 1:05 PM EST, 55 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Jacksonville FL 205 PM EDT Sun May 25 2025 ...ISOLATED STRONG TO SEVERE T'STORMS EXPECTED THROUGH EARLY THIS EVENING ALONG I-95 CORRIDOR AND INTO SOUTHEAST GEORGIA... .NEAR TERM... Issued at 200 PM EDT Sun May 25 2025 For the latest NE FL and SE GA Daily Key Messages please visit: https://www.weather.gov/media/jax/briefings/nws-jax-briefing.pdf Showers and T'storms are now developing along the coast as the Atlantic moves onshore. Expect more T'storms to develop with peak hours of 4-8PM along I-95 and northward into SE GA areas east of US-1. Plentiful instability is noted in RAP analysis showing over 2,000 J/kg with up to 3,000 J/kg along coastal NE FL. Main hazards still anticipated to be wind gusts up to 60 mph from downbursts along with very heavy rainfall rates of 2-4 inches per hour and localized totals of over 3 inches could lead to some flooding concerns in urbanized locations. Lack of 0-6km shear under 20 knots and lower mid level lapse rates mainly under 6.0-6.5 C/km will limit hail potential, but small hail is still possible. The isolated strong to severe storms will begin to diminish in coverage after 8PM, with some weaker cells ongoing until about midnight. Hot conditions expected as temperatures have already reached the low 90s at Jacksonville International Airport and many locations away from the coast. Mid 90s still expected for highs west of the St Johns river where less storms will focus with upper 80s at the beaches behind the seabreeze. Heat index values will range 95-100 degrees. Prevailing winds from the south 5-10 mph will turn southeasterly behind the Atlantic seabreeze 10-15 mph with gusts to 20 mph while the Gulf seabreeze drifts past highway 301 with light southwest winds 5-10 this afternoon. Tonight, after storms end after midnight, mostly cloudy skies will remain from storm debris clouds before thinning in the predawn morning hours. Some patchy, shallow fog is possible where heavy rainfall occurs. Lows will be in the upper 60s and low 70s inland and mid 70s at the coast. && .SHORT TERM... (Monday through Tuesday night) Issued at 200 PM EDT Sun May 25 2025 Above average heat and daily thunderstorm potential continues, with the greatest coverage of showers and thunderstorms each afternoon and evening across SE GA and near and east of Highway 301 of NE FL. Light WSW 1000-700 mb steering flow near 10 kts Monday combined with precipitable water still above normal values will enable showers and storms to form along both inland progressing sea breezes across NE FL by midday with additional convection developing near surface front across south GA. An mid level ridge over the area will bring warmer mid level temperatures with little shear aloft, so the main storm hazards will be locally heavy rainfall and wet downbursts where boundary mergers occur, especially for locations east of the Highway 301 corridor. By Tuesday, a similar convective pattern is expected with sea breezes storms increasing in coverage and intensity into the afternoon but expect more coverage of convection across SE GA near the front and across NE FL as the mid level ridge breaks down and developing SW flow increases mid level short wave trough energy aloft. Above average temperatures continue with daily heat index values 95-100 degrees before convective outflows cool off the airmass. Muggy and mild overnight lows will range in the mid 60s inland to the mid 70s coast. && .LONG TERM... (Wednesday through next Sunday) Issued at 200 PM EDT Sun May 25 2025 Wed & Thu...Diurnally enhanced showers and thunderstorm chances continue with a transition to a more dynamic SW flow pattern mid-week with a more dominant west coast sea breeze regime under continued high moisture. Showers and storms develop across SE GA near the meandering front daily and break out along the inland progressing sea breezes across NE FL. Better potential for stronger storms and pulse severe storms mainly each afternoon and evening as short wave troughs from the SW increase lift and mid level temps begin to cool back to near to just below climo of -10 degC at 500 mb. The best coverage and potential for stronger storms focus across SE GA and coastal NE FL each afternoon/evening. Fri & Sat...Severe storm potential increases with the approach of a long wave upper level trough driving a cold front and likely pre-frontal squall line southward toward SE GA Fri or Fri night, then pressing south of NE FL Fri night or early Sat. Timing differences continue between the extended forecast models at this time. Late Sat in Sun...Drier and cooler trailing the frontal passage with temperatures returning to near seasonal averages. && .AVIATION... (18Z TAFS) Issued at 142 PM EDT Sun May 25 2025 The 18Z TAF period will begin with VFR conditions initially, but as thunderstorms develop along the Atlantic seabreeze from the east and a wave of showers and thunderstorms from the west, the coastal and duval sites will see restrictions for MVFR/IFR ceilings and visibility with gusty winds up to 30 knots. The prevailing winds will become southeasterly around 10 knots behind the Atlantic seabreeze with prevailing VCTS and towering cumulus with bases 3.0 to 4.0 kft. Storms should dwindle in coverage after 03Z with lingering debris mid level clouds until sunrise. Light southerly winds at the coast and variable inland. Some tempo restrictions for MVFR fog at VQQ after 08Z. Light southwest winds resume Monday morning with low level cumulus developing before afternoon convection after the end of the period. && .MARINE... Issued at 200 PM EDT Sun May 25 2025 High pressure to the northwest will build more to the north through the rest of the weekend as a weak frontal boundary remains just north of the waters resulting in a weak flow pattern. Scattered thunderstorms will develop this afternoon and evening near the coast with isolated strong to severe thunderstorms also expected. Scattered seabreeze thunderstorms will development each afternoon Memorial Day through the upcoming week with southerly winds and southeasterly near shore winds as the seabreeze develops daily. A cold front will approach from the northwest toward the end of the week and may push through the waters next weekend. Rip Currents: Moderate risk of rip currents today at all area beaches. A moderate risk is expected at Northeast Florida Beaches for Memorial Day with a low risk at Southeast Georgia Beaches. && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... AMG 68 90 69 90 / 10 50 40 50 SSI 73 86 75 86 / 50 40 50 50 JAX 70 92 72 92 / 50 40 30 50 SGJ 71 89 72 90 / 70 40 30 50 GNV 68 93 70 94 / 20 40 10 60 OCF 69 92 70 94 / 10 40 10 60 && .JAX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... FL...None. GA...None. AM...None. &&
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
1105 AM EDT Sun May 25 2025
GAZ132-133-251545-
Coffee GA-Jeff Davis GA-
1105 AM EDT Sun May 25 2025
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN COFFEE AND
SOUTHWESTERN JEFF DAVIS COUNTIES THROUGH 1145 AM EDT...
At 1104 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Jacksonville to near Ocilla. Movement was
east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts around 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Broxton, Ambrose, Pridgen, and Snipesville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3182 8267 3154 8291 3154 8307 3161 8306
3163 8303 3163 8301 3166 8301 3166 8300
3178 8300 3179 8299 3179 8294 3178 8292
3179 8290 3178 8289 3178 8287 3181 8284
TIME...MOT...LOC 1504Z 269DEG 23KT 3178 8303 3157 8322
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
KBSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
1140 AM EDT Sun May 25 2025
GAZ132>134-251615-
Bacon GA-Coffee GA-Jeff Davis GA-
1140 AM EDT Sun May 25 2025
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL COFFEE...NORTHWESTERN
BACON AND JEFF DAVIS COUNTIES THROUGH 1215 PM EDT...
At 1140 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Broxton, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts around 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Hazlehurst, Broxton, Ambrose, Nicholls, Pridgen, West Green,
Snipesville, and Denton.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3195 8255 3148 8256 3157 8306 3160 8306
3164 8301 3166 8301 3166 8300 3179 8299
3178 8286 3182 8284 3181 8282 3184 8278
3185 8279 3186 8276 3188 8274 3191 8268
3192 8268 3192 8265
TIME...MOT...LOC 1540Z 269DEG 18KT 3165 8291
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
DUBOISSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
1204 PM EDT Sun May 25 2025
GAZ133>135-251630-
Bacon GA-Appling GA-Jeff Davis GA-
1204 PM EDT Sun May 25 2025
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN BACON...JEFF DAVIS
AND NORTHWESTERN APPLING COUNTIES THROUGH 1230 PM EDT...
At 1203 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Hazlehurst, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Baxley, Hazlehurst, Graham, Plant Hatch, Snipesville, Denton, and
Pine Grove.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3197 8243 3195 8241 3196 8240 3195 8239
3196 8238 3194 8238 3194 8233 3163 8233
3170 8279 3186 8277 3186 8276 3191 8268
3192 8268 3193 8262 3196 8255 3195 8249
3195 8248 3196 8250 3197 8248
TIME...MOT...LOC 1603Z 271DEG 16KT 3180 8265
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
DUBOISSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
1228 PM EDT Sun May 25 2025
GAZ133>135-251700-
Bacon GA-Appling GA-Jeff Davis GA-
1228 PM EDT Sun May 25 2025
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN BACON...CENTRAL
JEFF DAVIS AND APPLING COUNTIES THROUGH 100 PM EDT...
At 1228 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Graham, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts around 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Baxley, Hazlehurst, Graham, Plant Hatch, Denton, and Pine Grove.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
&&
LAT...LON 3194 8238 3193 8232 3194 8231 3195 8231
3193 8230 3194 8229 3193 8227 3193 8226
3192 8225 3191 8222 3159 8222 3169 8270
3188 8269 3195 8237
TIME...MOT...LOC 1628Z 268DEG 19KT 3179 8251
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
DUBOISSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
155 PM EDT Sun May 25 2025
GAZ149-162-163-250-251845-
Atkinson GA-Clinch GA-Echols GA-Northern Ware GA-
155 PM EDT Sun May 25 2025
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN ECHOLS...
SOUTHEASTERN ATKINSON...WEST CENTRAL WARE AND NORTHWESTERN CLINCH
COUNTIES THROUGH 245 PM EDT...
At 154 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Moody Air Force Base, or near Lakeland, moving east at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts around 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Homerville, Du Pont, Cogdell, and Mayday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3085 8309 3085 8301 3086 8301 3087 8297
3119 8297 3119 8305 3120 8300 3123 8263
3078 8273 3081 8310
TIME...MOT...LOC 1754Z 267DEG 10KT 3095 8312
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
DUBOISSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
234 PM EDT Sun May 25 2025
FLZ333-533-251915-
Southeast Coastal St. Johns FL-Southern Inland St. Johns FL-
234 PM EDT Sun May 25 2025
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN ST. JOHNS COUNTY
THROUGH 315 PM EDT...
At 233 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Butler Beach, or 8 miles south of Saint Augustine, moving northeast
at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts around 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Saint Augustine Beach, Saint Augustine Shores, Butler Beach, Saint
Augustine South, Crescent Beach, and Dupont Center.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 2968 8137 2983 8140 2988 8124 2968 8116
TIME...MOT...LOC 1833Z 237DEG 12KT 2977 8127
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
DUBOISThe Jacksonville radar (KJAX), 88 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 19:00 UTC.
2 thunderstorm wind, 1 funnel cloud, 1 hail. Local standard time, as filed.
St. Johns County Fire Rescue reported several power lines and trees down in Butler Beach. There was no structure damage or power outages were reported. The cost of the damage was unknown, but it was estimated for inclusion in Storm Data.
A spotter shared a video of a funnel cloud near Matanzas Inlet just west of the A1A bridge.
Lifeguard stand destroyed near Butler Beach. The time of the event and cost of damage were estimated.
Video shared via social media of hail of nickel to | quarter size near First Coast High School. |The event time was estimated using radar.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
Every storm in Florida in 2025Every state in 2025This day in weather historyWarnings in Florida, May 2025
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1257854, 1257852, 1257858, 1257853.