Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 1:47PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 10:47am
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 11:15am
Description:
At 146 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Barberville. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Barberville, Astor, Lake Woodruff, Lake Kathryn, and Lake Mack-Forest
Hills.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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; Northern Lake County
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov