Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Alachua County, Florida
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Current Status
⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 12 at 5:54PM EDT until August 12 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However, gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.
Effective August 12, 2026 at 5:54 PM ET · Expires August 12, 2026 at 6:04 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Jacksonville FL
Expires
August 12, 2026 at 6:04 PM ET
Last Checked
1 hour ago
Also In Effect For
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Alachua County, Florida?
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Is this Severe Thunderstorm Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (1 hour ago). It's set to expire August 12, 2026 at 6:04 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for Alachua County?
Download StormCast free on Google Play and set Alachua County, Florida as one of your monitored locations. StormCast checks the NWS feed continuously and pushes alerts like this directly to your phone — even with the screen off.
What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning is also in effect for Gilchrist County.