Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 2 at 1:17PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 2, 2026 - 10:17am
Expires:
May 2, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
At 116 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Clermont, or near Ferndale, moving northeast at 40 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, Apopka, Altamonte Springs, Ocoee, and Winter Garden.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 600 PM EDT for east central
Florida.
Area Description:
Orange; Seminole; Southern Lake County
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender: