Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 19 at 4:51PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 19, 2026 - 1:51pm
Expires:
August 19, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 451 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Mims. 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...
Titusville, Port Saint John, Mims, Titusville Airport, and Sharpes.
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:
Inland Volusia; Seminole; Inland Northern Brevard; Mainland Northern Brevard
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov