A system lingering on the northeastern Florida coast is now Tropical Storm Julia.

  • Julia formed over northeastern Florida
  • Expected to be a big rain maker as it heads north

The slow moving storm, which formed Tuesday evening, is expected to produce quite a bit of rain. The storm has been exhibiting tropical storm characteristics for several hours.

A tropical storm warning is in effect for Ponte Vedra Beach in St. Johns County up to Altahama Sound in Georgia.

As of the 11 p.m. advisory, Julia is moving toward the north-northwest at 9 mph with maximum sustained winds at 40 mph.

While the storm is moving north, bands from the slow-moving storm will still affect our area Wednesday.

Julia is expected to weaken to a tropical depression by late Wednesday.

HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND

WIND: Tropical-storm-force winds are already occuring within the tropical storm warning area.

RAINFALL: Julia is expected to produce 3 to 6 inches of rain near the northeast Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina coastlines through Friday afternoon. Isolated totals of 10 inches are possible. This rainfall could lead to flash flooding. Flooding may be further compounded with persistent strong onshore flow reducing river and stream discharges.

TORNADOES: An isolated tornado or two will be possible tonight through Wednesday morning across parts of northeastern Florida and southeastern Georgia