NE FL Severe Storms and Flooding Threat
Key Questions
What areas are affected by the severe storms and flooding threat?
The threat impacts the Jacksonville area in Northeast Florida, including Clay County and ZIP code 32054. It is designated as a First Warn Weather Day due to a stalled front.
What weather hazards are expected during this period?
Probabilities are 30-40% on Sunday and 60% Monday through Wednesday, with gusts over 35 mph, hail, and up to 4 inches of rain possible. This heightens flash flood risks following recent drought and wildfires. Much below-normal temperatures are expected to start May with heavy rainfall along the Gulf coast.
What should residents do to prepare, especially in rural areas?
Residents are urged to prepare for severe weather and check their warning systems. Severe weather has exposed gaps in rural outdoor warning sirens over the last two months.
First Warn Weather Day for severe storms/flooding Sunday eve thru April 30-May2 in Jax-area incl Clay/32054; stalled front (30-40% Sun, 60% Mon-Wed), gusts 35mph+, hail, up to 4in rain possible. Heightens flash flood risks after drought/wildfires; rural siren gaps urge system checks; residents urged to prepare.