Severe Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Melbourne, FL
Issued by NWS Melbourne, FL
618 WWUS52 KMLB 182319 SVSMLB Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service Melbourne FL 719 PM EDT Wed Sep 18 2024 FLC127-182345- /O.CON.KMLB.TO.W.0017.000000T0000Z-240918T2345Z/ Volusia FL- 719 PM EDT Wed Sep 18 2024 ...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM EDT FOR EAST CENTRAL VOLUSIA COUNTY... At 718 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 7 miles west of New Smyrna Beach, moving southeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. This dangerous storm will be near... Port Orange and New Smyrna Beach around 720 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Samsula-Spruce Creek. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... TAKE COVER NOW! Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. && LAT...LON 2903 8117 2912 8108 2904 8093 2893 8105 TIME...MOT...LOC 2318Z 307DEG 13KT 2901 8108 TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN $$ Schaper