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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
703 PM EDT Fri Jul 3 2026

FLZ240-340-032330-
Central Marion FL-Western Marion FL-
703 PM EDT Fri Jul 3 2026

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN MARION COUNTY
THROUGH 730 PM EDT...

At 703 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 7 miles southwest of Ocala Airport to 8 miles
southwest of Santos. These storms were nearly stationary.

HAZARD...Wind gusts around 40 mph, excessive cloud-to-ground
         lightning, and minor flooding due to heavy rainfall.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Excessive cloud-to-ground lightning is
         occurring. Minor flooding due to heavy rainfall is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Summerfield.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

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LAT...LON 2897 8232 2900 8237 2901 8239 2902 8240
      2902 8242 2921 8236 2903 8201 2896 8202
      2896 8231
TIME...MOT...LOC 2303Z 351DEG 3KT 2910 8232 2904 8222

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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