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Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Melbourne FL

335 PM EDT Wed Aug 5 2026

 

FLZ058-052015-

Okeechobee FL-

335 PM EDT Wed Aug 5 2026



...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN OKEECHOBEE COUNTY

THROUGH 415 PM EDT...



At 335 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over

Treasure Island, moving northwest at 10 mph.



HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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, Four Seasons Estates, Taylor Creek, and

Okee Tantie Recreation Area.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 



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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LAT...LON 2717 8088 2716 8089 2717 8091 2719 8091

      2720 8094 2722 8095 2722 8097 2723 8099

      2725 8098 2726 8100 2730 8100 2730 8103

      2731 8103 2748 8093 2721 8068 2717 8072

      2721 8079 2721 8081 2719 8084 2714 8087

TIME...MOT...LOC 1935Z 114DEG 10KT 2723 8077 



MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN

MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH



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