Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 16 at 3:59PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 16, 2026 - 12:59pm
Expires:
June 16, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 358 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Kissimmee Prairie Preserve, or 15 miles south of Lake Marian, moving
northeast 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...
Kissimmee Prairie Preserve.
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:
Osceola; Okeechobee; Inland Indian River
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov