Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Melbourne, FL

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
527 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026

FLZ058-254-202200-
Okeechobee FL-Inland Indian River FL-
527 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT OKEECHOBEE AND SOUTHWESTERN
INDIAN RIVER COUNTIES THROUGH 600 PM EDT...

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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 2717 8088 2716 8089 2717 8091 2719 8091
      2720 8094 2722 8095 2722 8097 2764 8102
      2764 8087 2765 8087 2765 8074 2717 8072
      2717 8073 2721 8079 2721 8081 2719 8084
      2714 8087
TIME...MOT...LOC 2127Z 275DEG 1KT 2730 8083

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

$$

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