Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 4:09PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 1:09pm
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 409 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Bay Lake, moving northwest at 5 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...
Orlando, Ocoee, Winter Garden, Windermere, and Bay Lake.
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov