Event Brief
Oct 9, 2026 at 4:42 PM ET
NWS issues tornado warning for central Gilchrist County
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
The National Weather Service in Jacksonville warned of a tornado-capable severe thunderstorm over central Gilchrist County, Florida, until 5:00 p.m. EDT on October 9. At 4:35 p.m., radar indicated rotation near Bell as the storm moved north at 15 mph; the warning cited dangerous flying debris and possible damage to mobile homes, roofs, windows, vehicles and trees.
WHO: National Weather Service in Jacksonville
WHAT: Issued a tornado warning for central Gilchrist County
WHEN: Reported Oct 9, 2026
WHERE: Central Gilchrist County, Florida, USA
WHY: Radar indicated rotation in a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado.
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