Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 3 at 5:15PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 3, 2026 - 2:15pm
Expires:
July 3, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 515 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Kenansville, moving west at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Kenansville and Lake Marian.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Excessive cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Seek safe shelter inside a sturdy building or hard-topped vehicle.
Remember, lightning can strike beyond 10 miles away from a
thunderstorm. When thunder roars, go indoors!
Area Description:
Osceola
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov