Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 3:29PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 12:29pm
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 329 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Goldenrod to Wedgefield to 10 miles west of
Lone Cabbage Fish Camp. Movement was southwest at 15 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...
Orlando, Kissimmee, Apopka, Altamonte Springs, and Ocoee.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
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; Osceola
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov