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Strong storms threaten Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida Sunday

PUBLISHED Feb 14, 2026, 10:08 AM ET

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Meteorologists warn that a cold front moving east from the lower Mississippi Valley will bring strong to severe thunderstorms across Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida on Sunday. Forecast models show a squall line arriving between 2–8 p.m. with damaging wind gusts, tornadoes, and heavy rain possible. The Storm Prediction Center placed portions of the region in Marginal to Slight Risk. Wind advisories and marine gale warnings were issued; rainfall totals of 0.5–1.5 inches were forecast for some areas. Residents should secure outdoor items and monitor updates. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

By Michael Grant | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Cold front moves east from the lower Mississippi Valley toward the Gulf and Southeast.
SPC and local forecast offices issue Marginal-to-Slight risk designations and advisories.
Model guidance projects squall line organization with arrival windows spanning early morning to evening.
Wind advisories and marine warnings issued; expected gusts up to 40–45+ mph in spots.
Storms pass east Sunday night, rain tapers, and cooler, drier air moves in.

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Who Benefited

Local agricultural areas and drought-affected landscapes will benefit from the forecasted rainfall, which could replenish soil moisture and provide short-term relief to dry conditions.

Who Impacted

Residents, event organizers, and marine interests will suffer disruptions and elevated risk from damaging winds, isolated tornadoes, hazardous marine conditions, and heavy rain timing.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 11
Right Leaning:: 0
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 11
Distribution:: Left 0%, Center 100%, Right 0%

Who Benefited

Local agricultural areas and drought-affected landscapes will benefit from the forecasted rainfall, which could replenish soil moisture and provide short-term relief to dry conditions.

Who Impacted

Residents, event organizers, and marine interests will suffer disruptions and elevated risk from damaging winds, isolated tornadoes, hazardous marine conditions, and heavy rain timing.