Wildfire — Eastern Putnum, Florida

2025-05-29 · Eastern Putnum, Florida

Event narrative

First Coast News reports that the Perchman

Wildfire, located along State Road 19 and

Forest Road 74 in southern Putnam County to

the northwest of Lake George that was

initially started by a lightning strike,

grew to 800 acres on Thursday afternoon.

Wider weather episode

A mid-level shortwave trough developed an MCS that lifted east- northeastward through the day and across SE GA during peak heating. Continued SW flow increased moisture levels to above average with PWATs mainly in the 1.75-2 inch range. The combination of a moist, moderately unstable airmass and additional lift from the passing shortwave enhanced convection across SE GA and along the sea breeze merger along the Atlantic

coast. SPC had a Slight Risk (level 2 of 5) for SE GA. Strong to locally severe storm occurred during the afternoon into the evening with a confirmed tornado in St. Johns County.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1260217. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.