Special Weather Statement Florida | Effective 03/25/2026 14:22

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued March 25 at 5:22PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 25, 2026 - 2:22pm
Expires: 
March 25, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description: 
At 522 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Kissimmee Prairie Preserve, or 15 miles northwest of Basinger. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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... Kissimmee Prairie Preserve.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Okeechobee
Forcast Office: 
NWS Melbourne FL