Florida Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/21/2026 15:34

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 6:34PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 21, 2026 - 3:34pm
Expires: 
August 21, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description: 
At 634 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Palm Bay, moving northeast at 15 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... Palm Bay, Melbourne, Malabar, Camp Holly Fish Camp, and West Melbourne.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Inland Southern Brevard; Mainland Southern Brevard
Forcast Office: 
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov