Florida Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/18/2026 16:10

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 18 at 7:10PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 18, 2026 - 4:10pm
Expires: 
June 18, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description: 
At 710 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Hunters Creek, or near Kissimmee, moving north at 25 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, Conway, Oak Ridge, Azalea Park, and Pine Hills.
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: 
Orange
Forcast Office: 
NWS Melbourne FL