Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 19 at 4:16PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 19, 2026 - 1:16pm
Expires:
August 19, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 416 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Sanford. 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...
Deltona, Sanford, Oviedo, Winter Springs, and Lake Mary.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Conditions are favorable for the development of weak, brief funnel
clouds. On rare occasions they can briefly touch down, producing wind
gusts over 50 mph. If a funnel cloud is spotted move indoors and
report your sighting to the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Inland Volusia; Seminole
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov