Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 12 at 3:26PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 12, 2026 - 12:26pm
Expires:
May 12, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 326 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles south of Poinciana, or 11 miles northeast of Lake Wales. This
thunderstorm was nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of central Osceola
County.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
If on or near Lake Kissimmee, get out of the water and move indoors
or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles
from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close
enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not
be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
Area Description:
Osceola
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender: