Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Marion and Putnam Counties in Florida
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NOAA issued it on April 3, 2026, 4 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 northeastern Marion and central Putnam counties until 7:15 PM EDT, with 60 mph winds and quarter-size hail expected.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Northeastern Florida
- Issued
- April 3, 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 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Northeastern Florida.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Jacksonville has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northeastern Marion County in northern Florida and central Putnam County in northeastern Florida. The warning was issued at 6:39 PM EDT on March 15.
Affected Areas
The warning impacts the following geographic regions in Florida:
- Northeastern Marion County
- Central Putnam County
Specific locations expected to be impacted include Interlachen, Pomona Park, Fort McCoy, Salt Springs, Lake Delancy, Sparr, Fruitland, Orange Springs, Hollister, and Satsuma.
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents should seek shelter immediately to avoid potential injury from falling trees or flying debris.
Expected Conditions
At 6:38 PM EDT, radar indicated a severe thunderstorm located over Fort McCoy, moving northeast at 20 mph. The storm is capable of producing the following hazards:
- Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph.
- Hail: Quarter-size hail (1.00 inch).
According to the National Weather Service, hail damage to vehicles is expected. Residents should also expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Timeline
The alert is effective immediately as of 6:39 PM EDT and is scheduled to expire at 7:15 PM EDT on March 15, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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