Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 24 at 8:14PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 24, 2026 - 5:14pm
Expires:
August 24, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 814 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles south of Lake Marian, moving northeast at 20 mph.
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...
Lake Marian.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Conditions are favorable for the development of weak, brief funnel
clouds. On rare occasions they can briefly touch down, producing wind
gusts over 50 mph. If a funnel cloud is spotted move indoors and
report your sighting to the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Osceola; Okeechobee; Inland Indian River
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov