Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 5:27PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 2:27pm
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 527 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Okeechobee. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary.
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...
Treasure Island, Okeechobee, Fort Drum, Four Seasons Estates, and
Taylor Creek.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Okeechobee; Inland Indian River
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov