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Heightened risk of severe storms on Tuesday; damaging winds, isolated tornadoes possible

Tuesday is a Weather Authority Alert Day

Several Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia counties have canceled school on Tuesday ahead of possible severe weather.

A quick-moving cold front and squall line will push through the area Tuesday afternoon with the worst of the weather expected between noon and 6 p.m.

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These isolated strong-to-severe storms will bring the threat of heavy downpours, tornadoes, and small hail from noon to sunset tomorrow.

Max Wind Guests Tuesday at 1 p.m. (News4JAX)

Tuesday Winds

  • Sustained winds: 20-35 mph
  • Gusts: 40-50 mph

Gale conditions throughout local waters from tonight to tomorrow night.

Rainfall forecast for Tuesday at 11 a.m. (Copyright 2024 by WJXT News4JAX - All rights reserved.)

Minor Coastal/Tidal Flooding on Tuesday

The main threat areas are the St. Johns River Basin around Downtown Jacksonville and coastal SE Georgia.

Tree damage and power outages are possible — secure your patio furniture/trash cans, etc.

Severe Thunderstorm possible on Tuesday in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia. (News4JAX)

Timeline of Arrival

Noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday

Arrives in Waycross, Homerville, Jesup, and Lake City.

2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday

Arrives in Brunswick, Fernandina Beach, Jacksonville, and Gainesville.

5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Arrives in St. Augustine and Palm Coast.

Potential rain intensity during Tuesday afternoon (WJXT TV 4)

Though conditions and severity could change, it is important to be aware of potentially severe weather throughout most of the day tomorrow.

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