Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 20 at 3:07PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 20, 2026 - 12:07pm
Expires:
June 20, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 307 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles west of Barefoot Bay, moving east at 15 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...
Palm Bay, Melbourne, Sebastian, Vero Beach, and Satellite Beach.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Conditions are favorable for the development of weak, brief funnel
clouds. On rare occasions they can briefly touch down, producing wind
gusts over 50 mph. If a funnel cloud is spotted move indoors and
report your sighting to the National Weather Service.
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:
Coastal Indian River; Inland Indian River; Inland Southern Brevard; Mainland Southern Brevard; Southern Brevard Barrier Islands
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov