We got problems.
Just talked to Derek. Apparently theres a severe thunderstorm warning over Jacksonville with a cell thats producting 60mph winds and large hail.
Its moving to the NE.
Derek told me he got off the phone with Trey about 10 minutes ago and said that they were making 7-8 knots and about 27 miles from the finish.
See the attached screenshot for the nasty news. Pray that it skirts the fleet.
... A significant weather alert has been issued for Nassau County for
strong winds... small hail and excessive lightning valid until 645 PM
EDT...
At 559 PM EDT National Weather Service Doppler radar indicated strong
thunderstorms centered along a line extending from 12 miles west of
Ratliff to 10 miles south of Amelia City... moving northeast at 15
mph. These strong thunderstorms will also affect areas around
Ratliff... Callahan... Amelia City... Yulee and Fernandina Beach
through 645 PM EDT. These storms will also impact Interstate 95.
Hail up to one half inch in diameter... excessive cloud-to-ground
lightning and gusty winds of 45 to 55 mph can be expected along with
possible minor damage.
Report damage to the nearest law enforcement agency or your County
emergency management.
