Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 5:43PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 2:43pm
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 543 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Basinger, moving northeast at 10 mph.
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...
Okeechobee, Basinger, Four Seasons Estates, Okee Tantie Recreation
Area, and Country Hills Estates.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Okeechobee
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov