Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 4:01PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 4, 2026 - 1:01pm
Expires:
July 4, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 400 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Fruitland Park, or near Lake Griffin, moving east at 5 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...
Leesburg, Lady Lake, Lake Griffin, Lisbon, and Fruitland Park.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent 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:
Northern Lake County
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov