Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 26 at 3:40PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 26, 2026 - 12:40pm
Expires:
July 26, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 340 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Horizon West, or near Bay Lake, moving east at 15 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, Kissimmee, Ocoee, Winter Garden, and Windermere.
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; Southern Lake County
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender: