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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
141 PM EDT Tue May 12 2026

FLZ340-121830-
Western Marion FL-
141 PM EDT Tue May 12 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN MARION COUNTY
THROUGH 230 PM EDT...

At 141 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Rainbow Lakes Estates, moving east at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph and nickel size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Rainbow Lakes Estates and Dunnellon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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

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LAT...LON 2901 8239 2902 8240 2902 8242 2903 8244
      2905 8247 2905 8249 2904 8250 2904 8253
      2916 8254 2917 8240 2901 8238
TIME...MOT...LOC 1741Z 263DEG 15KT 2907 8251

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

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NELSON