Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 6:22PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 17, 2024 - 3:22pm
Expires:
September 17, 2024 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 622 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Avalon Park, moving northeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Oviedo, Wedgefield, Avalon Park, University Of Central Florida, and
Bithlo.
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.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or hard-topped vehicle. Remember, when
thunder roars, go indoors!
Area Description:
Orange; Seminole
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL