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Weather Authority Alert Day: Tornado Watch ends as strong storms move offshore

Time-lapse video shows severe weather blowing through Jacksonville

Weather alert (Copyright 2024 by WJXT News4JAX - All rights reserved.)

A Tornado Watch covering Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia counties has expired.

All Tornado Warnings have also expired in our area.

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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.

Difference between a Tornado Watch and a Tornado Warning

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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:

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

Tuesday Winds

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

MORE: What the wind means for area bridges

Gale conditions throughout local waters through Tuesday 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 were the St. Johns River Basin around Downtown Jacksonville and coastal SE Georgia.

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

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.

Potential rain intensity during Tuesday afternoon (WJXT TV 4)

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