Florida Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/21/2026 11:55

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 2:55PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 21, 2026 - 11:55am
Expires: 
September 21, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description: 
At 254 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Narcoossee, moving west at 10 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... Saint Cloud, East Lake Toho, Narcoossee, Austin Tindall Park, and Harmony.
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: 
Osceola
Forcast Office: 
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov