Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 8 at 8:41PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 8, 2026 - 5:41pm
Expires:
April 8, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
At 840 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
South Patrick Shores, or near Satellite Beach, moving west at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Melbourne, Satellite Beach, Patrick Air Force Base, Merritt Island,
and West Melbourne.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Inland Southern Brevard; Mainland Southern Brevard; Southern Brevard Barrier Islands
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov