Special Weather Statement for Osceola; Okeechobee; Inland Indian River
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Inland Indian River, Okeechobee, Osceola
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- Moderate
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What is happening
At 539 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles south of Kenansville, moving south at 15 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...
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!
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 539 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles south of Kenansville, moving south at 15 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... Kissimmee Prairie Preserve.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued July 26 at 5:39PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Official revision
Source and limitations
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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