Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 25 at 8:29PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 25, 2026 - 5:29pm
Expires:
August 25, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 828 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Port Canaveral, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern
Brevard County.
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.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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:
Northern Brevard Barrier Islands
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov