Special Weather Statement for Okeechobee; Coastal Indian River; Inland Indian River +1 more
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What is happening
At 546 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Blue Cypress Lake, moving southeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Seek safe shelter inside a sturdy building or hard-topped vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike beyond 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. When thunder roars, go indoors!
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Bulletin details
At 546 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Blue Cypress Lake, moving southeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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... Fellsmere and Blue Cypress Lake.
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Special Weather Statement issued July 26 at 5:46PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Melbourne FL. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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