Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 30 at 2:23PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 30, 2026 - 11:23am
Expires:
June 30, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
At 222 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Mid Florida Lakes to Emeralda to near
Fruitland Park. Movement was south 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...
Leesburg, Eustis, Tavares, Lady Lake, and Mount Dora.
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; Orange; Southern Lake County
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender: