Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Northern Florida Counties Until 10:15 AM

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Jacksonville has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of northern and northeastern Florida. The alert was issued at 9:30 AM EDT and remains in effect until 10:15 AM EDT.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions:

• Northwestern Baker County in northeastern Florida
• Northern Columbia County in northern Florida
• Northeastern Suwannee County in northern Florida
• Eastern Hamilton County in northern Florida

Specific locations impacted include Live Oak, White Springs, Suwannee Springs, Winfield, Suwannee Valley, Belmont, Five Points, and Houston.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents should remain alert for a possible tornado, as tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado, go at once into a basement or a small central room in a sturdy structure.

Expected Conditions

At 9:30 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles north of Belmont to near Suwannee Springs, moving east at 35 mph.

• Wind: Radar-indicated wind gusts of 60 mph.
• Hail: Radar-indicated hail size up to .75 inches.
• Impact: Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
• Tornado Threat: A tornado is considered possible with this storm system.

Timeline

The alert is effective as of 9:30 AM EDT on March 12, 2026, and is scheduled to expire at 10:15 AM EDT.