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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
1146 AM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

FLC109-111600-
/O.CON.KJAX.TO.W.0039.000000T0000Z-240411T1600Z/
St. Johns FL-
1146 AM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT FOR CENTRAL ST.
JOHNS COUNTY...

At 1146 AM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located over World Golf
Village, or 10 miles northwest of Saint Augustine, moving east at 40
mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

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 tornado will be near...
  South Ponte Vedra and Vilano Beach around 1155 AM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Anastasia, Bakersville, and South Ponte Vedra Beach.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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.

Motorists should not take shelter under highway overpasses. If you
cannot safely drive away from the tornado, as a last resort, either
park your vehicle and stay put, or abandon your vehicle and lie down
in a low lying area and protect yourself from flying debris.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 2984 8153 2997 8157 3010 8130 2986 8123
TIME...MOT...LOC 1546Z 247DEG 34KT 2996 8146

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

SANDRIK