Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 22 at 7:05PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 22, 2026 - 4:05pm
Expires:
June 22, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 705 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near West Lake Toho to 9 miles northwest of
Lake Kissimmee to 11 miles northwest of Kissimmee Prairie Preserve.
Movement was northeast at 15 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...
Saint Cloud, Lake Kissimmee, Lake Marian, and Alligator Lake.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
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:
Osceola
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender: