Strong winds, lightning and hail were reported across Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia on Sunday afternoon as storms hit the area.
Wind reached up to 60 mph in some places and nickel-sized hail was reported near First Coast High School and other places in Oceanway, as well as in Putnam County around 6 p.m.
A video of a funnel cloud that destroyed a lifeguard stand in Butler Beach was also reported around 6 p.m. Another funnel cloud was reportedly spotted over I-75 near the Jekyll Island exit.
The storm reportedly knocked down several trees and power lines, but no structural damage or power outages were reported.
Strong thunderstorms were expected for the entire area through 7:15 p.m.
Minor flooding is possible for low-lying area and communities with poor drainage. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected.
Flooding is expected in the following areas: Brunswick, St. Simons Island, Dock Junction, Country Club Estates and Boys Estate.
BOATERS WARNING: Coastal waters from Altamaha Sound to Fernandina Beach FL out 20 NM
Hazards: Waterspouts, wind gusts to 40 knots, and small hail are all possible.
SUNDAY FORECAST: Instability in the atmosphere will peak in the early afternoon Sunday. Rain is possible from 3 pm through midnight. The most intense rain will occur in the afternoon Sunday and then taper off into the evening. Current rain accumulation totals for that time frame peak at an inch for parts of Georgia and 3/4 of an inch for Jacksonville. Clouds remain beginning in the afternoon. Breezy winds die down after sunset.
STORM HAZARDS:
Flash Flooding
Most severe storms before sunset
Strong winds, with gusts 40 to 60 miles per hour
LOOKING AHEAD:
More isolated storms are highly likely for Memorial Day through Friday.
