Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 27 at 5:12PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 27, 2026 - 2:12pm
Expires:
June 27, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 511 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from Zellwood to near Oakland.
Movement was 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...
Orlando, Apopka, Altamonte Springs, Ocoee, and Winter Garden.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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:
Orange; Seminole; Southern Lake County
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender: