Florida Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/12/2026 12:21

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 12 at 3:21PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 12, 2026 - 12:21pm
Expires: 
May 12, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description: 
At 321 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Basinger. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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... Basinger.
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: 
Okeechobee
Forcast Office: 
NWS Melbourne FL