A Tornado Watch covering Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia counties has expired.
All Tornado Warnings have also expired in our area.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been canceled for Flagler County.
A quick-moving cold front and squall line pushed through the area Tuesday afternoon, giving Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia an enhanced threat for severe weather. This prompted several Tornado Warnings in several counties.
All 11 Northeast Florida counties in our coverage area were under a state of emergency, including Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Clay, Columbia, Duval, Flagler, Nassau, Putnam, St. Johns and Union.
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Several Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia counties canceled school on Tuesday because of the potential for severe weather. And some government and other offices closed as well.
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Here’s what to expect:
Tuesday Winds
- Sustained winds: 20-35 mph
- Gusts: 40-50 mph
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Gale conditions throughout local waters through Tuesday night.
Minor Coastal/Tidal Flooding on Tuesday
The main threat areas were the St. Johns River Basin around Downtown Jacksonville and coastal SE Georgia.
Timeline of Arrival
Noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday
Arrived in Waycross, Homerville, Jesup and Lake City.
2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday
Arrived in Brunswick, Fernandina Beach, Jacksonville and Gainesville.
5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Arrived in St. Augustine and Palm Coast.
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