Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 4:37PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 1:37pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 437 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Buena Ventura Lakes, moving east 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...
Orlando, Kissimmee, Orlando International Airport, Buena Ventura
Lakes, and East Lake Toho.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Orange; Osceola
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov