United States / Southeast / Florida
Gilchrist County, Florida, Friday, October 9, 2026
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Version 1 · Oct 10, 12:32 AM EDTVersion 2 · Oct 11, 12:20 AM EDTVersion 3 · Oct 12, 12:11 AM EDT3 official warnings recorded: Tornado Warning. We can’t see: Safety, Roads And Transit, Government.
Official Warnings Recorded, Quoted In Full
“Tornado Warning issued October 9 at 4:50PM EDT until October 9 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL”
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and has exited the warned area. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However, gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for northern Florida.
“Tornado Warning issued October 9 at 4:45PM EDT until October 9 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL”
At 444 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Bell, moving north at 15 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 central Gilchrist County.
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.
“Tornado Warning issued October 9 at 4:35PM EDT until October 9 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL”
TORJAX The National Weather Service in Jacksonville has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Central Gilchrist County in northern Florida... * Until 500 PM EDT. * At 435 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Bell, moving north at 15 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 central Gilchrist County.
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.
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