Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 18 at 4:40PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 1:40pm
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 439 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Mid Florida Lakes, or over Lisbon, moving north at 20 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...
Eustis, Tavares, Mount Dora, Lake Griffin, and Lisbon.
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:
Northern Lake County; Southern Lake County
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender: