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TORJAX

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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
1137 AM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025

The National Weather Service in Jacksonville has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southwestern Baker County in northeastern Florida...
  East central Columbia County in northern Florida...

* Until noon EDT.

* At 1137 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
  tornado was located near Olustee, or 11 miles northeast of Lake
  City, moving northeast at 40 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

  IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
           shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. 
           Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree 
           damage is likely.

* This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
  southwestern Baker and east central Columbia Counties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3020 8252 3029 8256 3046 8232 3026 8220
TIME...MOT...LOC 1537Z 245DEG 34KT 3027 8248 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

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