Florida Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/19/2026 15:44

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 19 at 6:44PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 19, 2026 - 3:44pm
Expires: 
August 19, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description: 
At 643 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Mascotte. 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... Mascotte and Okahumpka.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Southern Lake County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov