Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Clay 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 18 at 5:44PM EDT until August 18 at 6:15PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
SVRJAX The National Weather Service in Jacksonville has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Bradford County in northern Florida... Northern Alachua County in northern Florida... Northwestern Putnam County in northeastern Florida... Union County in northern Florida... Western Clay County in northeastern Florida... * Until 615 PM EDT. * At 544 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Lake Butler to Camp Blanding, moving south at 20 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Starke, Lake Butler, Keystone Heights, Raiford, Worthington Spring, Middleburg, Worthington Springs, Groves, Beasley, and New River.
Effective August 18, 2026 at 5:44 PM ET · Expires August 18, 2026 at 6:15 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Jacksonville FL
Expires
August 18, 2026 at 6:15 PM ET
Last Checked
2 hours ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
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This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Clay 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 (2 hours ago). It's set to expire August 18, 2026 at 6:15 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for Clay County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning is also in effect for Union County.