The National Weather Service in Jacksonville has issued a warning for Palatka regarding the possibility of heavy precipitation and thunderstorms on Tuesday, January 9. The forecast indicates a large chance of showers and thunderstorms during the day, particularly after 3 p.m. Some of these storms could potentially be severe, featuring damaging winds.
Expect very windy conditions with south winds ranging from 21 to 28 mph and gusts reaching as high as 41 mph. Rainfall amounts of approximately half to three-quarters of an inch are anticipated.
In the evening, before 9 p.m., the weather system may still bring about damaging winds, accompanied by a southwest wind between 14 to 21 mph, and gusts as high as 31 mph.
The City of Palatka Public Works, Fire and Police Departments are monitoring the weather conditions.
If you need emergency assistance, call 911.
The Public Works Department expects that the garbage collection schedule will be normal this week but may experience delays due to the weather.
Residents are asked to make sure that yard waste is bundled to minimize being spread by winds and that all garbage bins are closed and secure.
Residents in the City of Palatka can report downed tree limbs or other obstructions on City streets to Public Works at (386) 329-0107.