Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods is strongly encouraging all residents to restrict travel on roadways beginning at 3 p.m. Sunday, due to the potential for high winds. If winds exceed 45 miles per hour, first responders will not be permitted to use their vehicles to answer calls for service.
Residents will also not be permitted to travel on certain bridges if high winds occur. The State Road 40 and the County Road 316 bridges over the Ocklawaha River will be closed to traffic if winds sustain 35 mph. In case of emergency travel, Sharpes Ferry Road may be used as an alternative route if the aforementioned bridges close.