Florida Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/26/2026 14:39

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 26 at 5:39PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 26, 2026 - 2:39pm
Expires: 
July 26, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description: 
At 539 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles south of Kenansville, moving south at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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... Kissimmee Prairie Preserve.
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; Okeechobee; Inland Indian River
Forcast Office: 
NWS Melbourne FL