Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 18 at 2:03PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 18, 2026 - 11:03am
Expires:
August 18, 2026 - 11:30am
Description:
At 203 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Christmas, moving southeast 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...
Titusville, Wedgefield, Port Saint John, Lone Cabbage Fish Camp, and
Christmas.
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; Osceola; Inland Northern Brevard; Mainland Northern Brevard; Inland Southern Brevard; Mainland Southern Brevard
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov