Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 12 at 4:48PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 12, 2026 - 1:48pm
Expires:
September 12, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 446 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Haines City, moving northeast at 30 mph. Imminent boundary
collisions occurring will spark additional lightning storms over
northwest Osceola county.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Kissimmee, Saint Cloud, Bay Lake, Celebration, and Buena Ventura
Lakes.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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:
Orange; Osceola
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov