Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 29 at 4:57PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 29, 2026 - 1:57pm
Expires:
May 29, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 456 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Tavares, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Apopka, Leesburg, Eustis, Tavares, and Mount Dora.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Conditions are favorable for the development of weak, brief funnel
clouds. On rare occasions they can briefly touch down, producing wind
gusts over 50 mph. If a funnel cloud is spotted move indoors and
report your sighting to the National Weather Service.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Northern Lake County; Orange; Southern Lake County
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov