Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Columbia and Hamilton Counties, FL
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NWS Jacksonville has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for north central Columbia County and eastern Hamilton County in northern Florida until 4:15 PM EDT.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Northern Florida
- Issued
- August 24, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Jacksonville FL
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Alert Details
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Jacksonville FL. The alert is effective from August 24, 2026 at 3:51 PM EDT until August 24, 2026 at 4:15 PM EDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers north central Columbia County and eastern Hamilton County in northern Florida. Locations impacted include Belmont.
What You Should Do
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Expected Conditions
At 3:51 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Belmont, or 9 miles east of Jasper, moving east at 10 mph. Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and hail up to 0.75 inches. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Timeline
The alert is in effect from 3:51 PM EDT to 4:15 PM EDT on August 24, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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