Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 5:08PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 26, 2026 - 2:08pm
Expires:
August 26, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 507 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking multiple strong
thunderstorms across the greater Orlando area, moving east at 10 mph.
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, Deltona, Kissimmee, Sanford, and Apopka.
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:
Inland Volusia; Northern Lake County; Orange; Seminole; Osceola; Southern Lake County; Inland Northern Brevard
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov