Special Weather Statement Issued
From
Daytona Beach
Sent
Sat, May 18 @ 3:39pm
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Description
Special Weather Statement issued May 18 at 2:54PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
At 254 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near DeLeon Springs to Lake Harris to 9 miles
west of Mascotte. Movement was east at 40 mph.
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...
Orlando, Deltona, Daytona Beach, Port Orange, and Sanford.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Conditions are favorable for the development of weak, brief funnel
clouds. On rare occasions they can briefly touch down, producing wind
gusts over 50 mph. If a funnel cloud is spotted move indoors and
report your sighting to the National Weather Service.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or hard-topped vehicle. Remember, when
thunder roars, go indoors!
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