Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 25 at 8:13AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 25, 2026 - 5:13am
Expires:
August 25, 2026 - 6:00am
Description:
At 812 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Salt Springs. This thunderstorm was sliding slowly southeast.
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...
Pierson, Lake George, Eldridge, Seville, and Bakerstown.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
If on or near Lake George, get out of the water and move indoors or
inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles
from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close
enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not
be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
Area Description:
Inland Volusia; Northern Lake County; Coastal Volusia
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov