Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 12 at 6:03PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 12, 2026 - 3:03pm
Expires:
September 12, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 602 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Lake Kissimmee, moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Lake Kissimmee, Lake Marian, Kenansville, and Forever Florida.
Instruction:
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.
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:
Osceola
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov