Florida Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/20/2026 13:12

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 4:12PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 20, 2026 - 1:12pm
Expires: 
August 20, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description: 
At 412 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Camp Holly Fish Camp, moving southeast at 5 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, Camp Holly Fish Camp, West Melbourne, and Melbourne Village.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Osceola; Inland Southern Brevard; Mainland Southern Brevard
Forcast Office: 
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov