The National Weather Service has just issued a weather statement for Duval County due to a strong thunderstorm.
Just before 2 p.m., the National Weather Service Doppler radar indicated the strong thunderstorm centered 1 mile south of Arlington moving west at 5 mph. Small hail and gusty winds of 45 to 55 mph can be expected along with possible minor wind damage and frequent lightning.
Radar estimates indicate the storm could drop 5 inches of rain per hour, which could cause some temporary flooding.
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Channel 4 meteorologist Richard Nunn reported marble-size hail was falling in the Glynlea area. The station on the Southbank was getting heavy wind-driven rain.
A similar alert was issued for Putnam and St. Johns Counties lasting until 3 p.m. due to a thunderstorm near Spuds also moving west at 5 mph.
Both storms are erupting along the sea breeze front.
Report damage any weather the nearest law enforcement agency or your county emergency management.