JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Strong to isolated severe storms resulted in some wind and tornado damage in St. Johns county yesterday afternoon. According to the National Weather Service in Jacksonville, based on pictures taken by Emergency Management in St. Johns County, they are confirming the tornado near Elkton as an EF 0 around 2:30 pm.. Estimated wind speeds were 80 mph.
St Johns County Emergency Management reported a packing shed destroyed near Meadowbrook Road and State Road 207. The tornado continued across a potato field and across County Road 305 destroying a shed and damaging a metal constructed structure near 6160 County Road 305.
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Today's forecast is almost identical to yesterday and yes that includes the risk of isolated severe thunderstorms, but the risk of strong winds is a little less. Estimated wind gusts will average 30-45 mph.
Behind this lingering system there will be some drier, albeit hotter days to come. For those of you getting ready for the Florida Country Superfest Weekend here is what you can expect.
Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Light southwest wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Friday
Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms mainly after 11 am, 20 percent. Mostly sunny to partly cloudy with highs in the low to mid 90s.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southeast wind 6 to 13 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 5 to 14 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Have a safe and fun weekend.