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Impacts of Tropical Storm Julia in NE Florida, SE Georgia

A tropical storm formed over Northeast Florida late Tuesday and brought heavy rain and wind to Jacksonville and surrounding counties.

It is the first tropical cyclone to form over land in Florida.

What we know: 

  • No notices of school or government closings
  • Greatest impact expected Wednesday is through coastal SE Georgia
  • Tropical Storm Julia is forecast to weaken to a tropical depression later Wednesday

Tropical Storm Julia formed after 10 p.m. Tuesday over Northeast Florida. The Tropical Storm is forecast to weaken to a tropical depression later Wednesday.

Tropical Storm Julia will continue to bring scattered heavy downpours and strong wind to the area Wednesday.

Storm Damage Reports

Awning damaged at gas station 

Part of an awning at a gas station in Mayport was blown down Tuesday night.

The owner said he heard a loud boom, but thought it was thunder.  He told Action News Jax that a portion of the awning was brought down two years ago by a storm.

The store manager said early Wednesday morning that the store and gas pumps in the front are open. The store manager said no customers are allowed in the back portion of the Chevron gas station.

Many electrical lines are still visible, but store owner told Action News Jax that the electrical lines are not live.

Atlantic Beach home damaged

A screen porch reportedly blew away from an Atlantic Beach home Tuesday night.

The family said they heard a loud noise and noticed the porch was gone. It happened between 9:30 and 9:45 p.m.

The home is located not too far away from the gas station that reported damage to its awning.

Police are searching the area for a portion of the porch that hasn't been found.

Go to the First Alert Hurricane Center for more information and check "Talking the Tropics With Mike."

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