Florida Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 10/02/2026 10:08

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued October 2 at 1:08PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
October 2, 2026 - 10:08am
Expires: 
October 2, 2026 - 10:45am
Description: 
At 107 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Palm Bay, moving north 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... Palm Bay, Melbourne, Malabar, Camp Holly Fish Camp, and Merritt Island.
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