Florida Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/05/2026 15:29

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 6:29PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 5, 2026 - 3:29pm
Expires: 
July 5, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description: 
At 629 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Lake Marian. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. 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... Kenansville and Lake Marian.
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: 
Osceola
Forcast Office: 
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov