Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 20 at 12:57PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 20, 2026 - 9:57am
Expires:
June 20, 2026 - 10:30am
Description:
At 1257 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Winter Garden, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Orlando, Apopka, Altamonte Springs, Ocoee, and Winter Garden.
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; Seminole
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov