A severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Jacksonville at 4:08 p.m. on Tuesday, June 17. This warning applies to Duval, Nassau and Camden counties.
Meteorologists warn of winds as strong as 60 mph.
Use caution, officials warn of hail as large as 1 inch.
The NWS warns: “For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.”
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What are NWS meteorologists saying?
At 4:08 p.m., the NWS issued a statement:
“The National Weather Service in Jacksonville has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for: Northeastern Nassau County in northeastern Florida, North central Duval County in northeastern Florida, South central Camden County in southeastern Georgia, Until 4:45 p.m. EDT. At 4:07 p.m. EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles north of Jacksonville International Arpt, moving north at 10 mph.
HAZARD: 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE: Radar indicated.
IMPACT: Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include: Fernandina Beach, Jacksonville International Arpt, Yulee, and Nassau Village-Ratliff.”
What is a severe thunderstorm warning?
A severe thunderstorm warning means the area is experiencing or is about to experience a storm with winds of 58 mph or higher or hail an inch in diameter or larger.
Tips for staying safe during thunderstorms
Once in a shelter, stay away from windows and avoid electrical equipment and plumbing.
Keep a battery-powered weather radio nearby in case of loss of power.
Remember to bring pets inside.
If there is time, secure loose objects outside as these objects often become dangerous flying debris in high winds.
Postpone outdoor activities until the storms have passed.
Reporters Jana Hayes and Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez contributed to this article.
This weather report was generated automatically using information from the National Weather Service and a story written and reviewed by an editor.
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This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Jacksonville area