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Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
1023 AM EDT Fri May 17 2024
FLZ044>046-053-144-247-171500-
Northern Lake County FL-Osceola FL-Orange FL-Seminole FL-
Southern Lake County FL-Inland Northern Brevard FL-
1023 AM EDT Fri May 17 2024
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SEMINOLE...SOUTHEASTERN LAKE...
ORANGE AND NORTHWESTERN OSCEOLA COUNTIES THROUGH 1100 AM EDT...
At 1022 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Wekiwa Springs State Park to near Lake
Apopka to near Lake Louisa. Movement was southeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Orlando, Kissimmee, Sanford, Apopka, and Altamonte Springs.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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LAT...LON 2888 8142 2856 8090 2808 8138 2807 8144
2804 8143 2803 8144 2804 8146 2806 8146
2806 8145 2814 8145 2814 8152 2820 8152
2826 8156 2826 8166 2835 8166 2835 8179
2836 8179 2836 8183 2843 8188
TIME...MOT...LOC 1422Z 320DEG 43KT 2877 8142 2861 8159 2843 8177
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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Haley
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Melbourne FL 1019 AM EDT Fri May 17 2024 AMZ550-552-555-570-572-575-FLZ041-044>046-053-058-141-144-154-159- 164-247-254-259-264-347-447-547-647-747-180300- Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 0-20 nm-Volusia- Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm- Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm-Flagler Beach to Volusia- Brevard County Line 20-60 nm-Volusia- Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm- Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm-Inland Volusia- Northern Lake-Orange-Seminole-Osceola-Okeechobee-Coastal Volusia- Southern Lake-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Inland Northern Brevard-Inland Indian River- Inland Saint Lucie-Inland Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Inland Southern Brevard- Mainland Southern Brevard-Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 1019 AM EDT Fri May 17 2024 THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA. .DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT. .THUNDERSTORM IMPACT... Isolated lightning storms today into this afternoon and early evening will be capable of cloud to ground lightning strikes, wind gusts up to 40mph, and brief heavy rainfall. .EXCESSIVE HEAT IMPACT... Heat indices this afternoon are forecast to reach the upper 90s to low 100s. Practice heat safety if outdoors by taking breaks in air-conditioned spaces and staying hydrated. .MARINE THUNDERSTORM GUST IMPACT... Isolated lightning storms through this afternoon and evening will be capable of producing wind gusts around 34 knots or greater while gradually pushing offshore. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY. Near record high temperatures are forecast Saturday with heat indices reaching well into the 100s. An increased risk for heat- related illness exists on Saturday as a result. Practice heat safety if planning to be outdoors by taking frequent breaks in air-conditioned spaces and staying hydrated. Coverage of lightning storms will increase on Saturday and Sunday, ahead of an approaching cold front. A few storms could become strong to marginally severe, especially on Sunday. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will not be needed today and tonight. $$ Fehling/Schaper