Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 6 at 4:45PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 6, 2026 - 1:45pm
Expires:
April 6, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 445 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Harmony, or 7 miles northwest of Holopaw, moving north 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...
Narcoossee, Austin Tindall Park, Harmony, Alligator Lake, and Pine
Grove.
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. 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: