Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 29 at 4:22PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 29, 2026 - 1:22pm
Expires:
August 29, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 422 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Lake Louisa, or 7 miles southeast of Groveland, moving northwest at
15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size 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...
Groveland, Mascotte, Clermont, Lake Louisa, and Minneola.
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:
Southern Lake County
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov