JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia saw strong storms all afternoon. The Weather Authority closely monitored the radar from early Thursday morning through early afternoon as the storms moved across the area from the west to the east.
These storms were being pushed in due to a cold front, and once the front crossed our area, the severe weather threat moved out with it.
The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado near World Golf Village just before noon Thursday.
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Storms moved from west to east, clearing southward by the afternoon.
The Weather Authority Alert Day started around 7 a.m. for Southeast Georgia and continued through around 2 p.m. across Northeast Florida.
Heavy rain timeline:
Southeast Georgia: 7 a.m.-1 p.m.
Northeast Florida: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Rainfall: Most will see around 1 inch of rain with some areas receiving 2-3 inches near and along I-75 and Southeast Georgia.
The main hazards will be strong to severe thunderstorms with gusty wind and locally heavy rainfall. Isolated tornadoes will also be possible with a low hail threat.
Thursday’s temperatures will be in the 80s, which is notable because heat fuels these storms.
Behind the cold front, drier and cooler conditions await as well as another beautiful weekend.