Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 17 at 6:58PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 3:58pm
Expires:
June 17, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 657 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Camp Holly Fish Camp, moving northeast at 25 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...
Palm Bay, Melbourne, Satellite Beach, Malabar, and Indialantic.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Conditions are favorable for the development of brief funnel clouds.
If a funnel cloud is spotted move indoors and report your sighting
to the National Weather Service.
Torrential rainfall is 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:
Inland Southern Brevard; Mainland Southern Brevard; Southern Brevard Barrier Islands
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov