The National Weather Service has issued an urban and small stream flood advisory for southern Nassau County until 6:30 p.m.
This alert follows a severe thunderstorm warning for the area that first expired at 4:15 p.m., but was extended three times to expire at 6:15 p.m.
At 5:06 p.m., the storm had dumped 1- to 3-inches of rain in the past hour near the Jacksonville International Airport. An additional 1- to 2-inches of rain is possible in the area. Minor flooding is likely in low and poor drainage areas, according to the National Weather Service.
The severe thunderstorm is capable of producing hail and damaging winds in excess of 60 mph. At the time the storm was located near Jacksonville International Airport and moving south at 17 mph.
Reports indicate the storm will be near Bryceville by 5:45 p.m.
The National Weather Service is advising that this is a dangerous storm and those who are in its path should be prepared for damaging winds, destructive hail and deadly cloud to ground lightning. Those who are outdoors should move inside and stay away from windows.
