Florida Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/14/2026 14:45

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 14 at 5:45PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 14, 2026 - 2:45pm
Expires: 
July 14, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description: 
At 545 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Lake Hart, or near Avalon Park, moving southeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Orlando, Wedgefield, Orlando International Airport, Narcoossee, and Lake Hart.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 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: 
Orange; Osceola
Forcast Office: 
NWS Melbourne FL