First published 10/9/2026, 10:09:15 PM UTC · Last updated 10/9/2026, 10:09:15 PM UTC

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 9 at 5:28PM EDT until October 9 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

The National Weather Service in Jacksonville issued a severe thunderstorm warning for southeastern St. Johns County, Florida, until 6:00 PM EDT. The storm was near Butler Beach, with radar-indicated 60 mph wind gusts and possible flash flooding.

Why it matters

The warning cites possible damage to roofs, siding, and trees, and cautions that torrential rainfall may cause flash flooding.

Location

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 7/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 2/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 4/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 1/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 8/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Sources

Primary official sourceSevere Thunderstorm Warning issued October 9 at 5:28PM EDT until October 9 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

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