Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 5:17PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 4, 2026 - 2:17pm
Expires:
July 4, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 517 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Wedgefield to near Lone Cabbage Fish Camp
to 6 miles west of Camp Holly Fish Camp. Movement was north at 10
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...
Titusville, Oviedo, Rockledge, Cocoa, and Wedgefield.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent to excessive cloud to ground lightning is occurring with
these storms. 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!
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Orange; Seminole; Osceola; Inland Northern Brevard; Mainland Northern Brevard; Inland Southern Brevard; Mainland Southern Brevard
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov