Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 4:47PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 26, 2026 - 1:47pm
Expires:
August 26, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 447 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Winter Garden. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Orlando, Ocoee, Winter Garden, Groveland, and Windermere.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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:
Orange; Southern Lake County
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov