Weather Alert Day ends as storms push out

Showers until early evening

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia (WJXT)

Our Weather Authority Alert Day ended at 1 p.m. after heavy rain pushed through with peak gusts reaching 43 mph at St Augustine Airport and Hugenot park around noon.

The tornado watch has been canceled for our area.

Lingering storms in Putnam and Flagler counties will head south leaving heavy rain behind.

Clay and Putnam counties are under a Flood Advisory until 2:30 p.m.

The strong and fast-moving cold front will sweep through the area before moving offshore in the afternoon.

Afternoon highs will only reach the mid to upper 70s. Wind SW 15-20 mph with stronger gusts.

Sunny and cooler afternoons will follow the front. The weather looks great for the opening of the Clay County Fair on Thursday.

Timeline of Arrival

7 a.m. to 9 a.m.

Scattered showers will stretch from Waycross, Georgia, to Lake City.

10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Widespread rain with storms for Alachua, Union, Bradford, Baker, Charlton, Nassau, Camden, and Glynn counties

12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Storms wind down inland, but continue along the eastern side of the viewing area, Putnam, Clay, Duval, St. Johns, Interstate 95 and the beaches

The main threats will be damaging wind, hail and brief downpours.


About the Author

Richard Nunn is the Weather Authority Chief Meteorologist

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