Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Alachua, Marion, and Putnam Counties in Florida
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NOAA issued it on May 12, 2026, 3 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for parts of northern Florida until 1:30 PM EDT, featuring 60 mph wind gusts and penny-sized hail that could damage roofs, siding, and trees.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Northern Florida
- Issued
- May 12, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Jacksonville FL
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Northern Florida.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning in Northern Florida
Alert Details
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Jacksonville, FL. It is effective from 1:05 PM EDT until 1:30 PM EDT on May 2, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning affects southeastern Alachua County, Marion County, and southwestern Putnam County in northern Florida. Specific locations impacted include Ocala, Rainbow Lakes Estates, Fort McCoy, Citra, Lynne, Lake Delancy, Sparr, The Village of Briar Meadow, Moss Bluff, and Lake Weir.
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 6:00 PM EDT for northern and northeastern Florida.
Expected Conditions
Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail (0.75 inches). Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Timeline
The alert is effective from 1:05 PM EDT on May 2, 2026, and expires at 1:30 PM EDT on the same day.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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