Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 29 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 29, 2026 - 2:30pm
Expires:
June 29, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 530 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Wildwood to 6 miles southwest of
Howey-In-the-hills to Lake Louisa. These storms were nearly
stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Groveland, Mascotte, Howey-In-the-hills, Ferndale, and Clermont.
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:
Northern Lake County; Southern Lake County
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender: