Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 12 at 12:46PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 12, 2026 - 9:46am
Expires:
May 12, 2026 - 10:15am
Description:
At 1246 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Port Canaveral, moving southeast 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...
Cape Canaveral, Port Canaveral, and Jetty Park.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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.
Area Description:
Northern Brevard Barrier Islands
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender: