Florida Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/12/2026 13:09

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 12 at 4:09PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 12, 2026 - 1:09pm
Expires: 
May 12, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description: 
At 408 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Mascotte, moving east 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... Groveland, Mascotte, Howey-In-the-hills, Ferndale, and Clermont.
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.
Area Description: 
Southern Lake County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Melbourne FL