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Special Weather Statement, NWS Melbourne, FL
NWS Melbourne, FL issued this special weather statement at May 31, 2017, 6:30 PM EDT for Martin County, Florida. It was in force for 45 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- May 31, 2017, 6:30 PM EDT (22:30 UTC)
- Expired
- May 31, 2017, 7:15 PM EDT
- In force
- 45 min
- Issued by
- NWS Melbourne, FL
County Martin County, FL
The radar
The Melbourne radar (KMLB), 116 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:32 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Cape Canaveral, FL (KXMR), launched 12:00Z, 10.5 hours before the alert went out and 156 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 779 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -53 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1028 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 15 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -27 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- -3 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- -0.1
- Supercell composite
- -1.4
The text
As transmitted.
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</html>What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this special weather statement went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Melbourne, FL wrote its last area forecast discussion before this special weather statement went out at May 31, 3:43 PM EDT, 2 hours 47 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, May 31, 3:43 PM EDT, 2 hours 47 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Melbourne FL 343 PM EDT Wed May 31 2017 .DISCUSSION... Rest of This Afternoon and Tonight...Convection along the east coast sea breeze was later developing than yesterday south of Cape Canaveral. This has left most of the coastal sections dry. Weak moisture convergence north of low level ridge axis was producing more congested cumulus from the Cape northward and inland. Expect scattered coverage of storms over interior sections when boundary interactions increase late this afternoon and into the evening. A few strong storms with frequent lightning strikes, gusty winds 40-50 mph and 2-3 inch downpours will be possible. There is a small chance for push back to the coast as the Canaveral wind profilers showed westerly winds 10-15 knots in the steering levels. Thursday...High pressure ridge will remain prominent over the western Atlantic with an axis extending to central Florida. Flow aloft will remain westerly and looks unperturbed, while steering level flow is shown weakening slightly. The GFS shows precipitable water starting off 1.6 to 1.8 inches and 500 mb temps -8 to -9 celsius, not a lot different than today. These parameters point to scattered coverage, but MOS POPs inland are in the likely range. There may be some moist air advection occurring through the day though, so do not plan to change our current forecast which has 40-50% coastal, and 60% interior POPs. Friday-Wednesday...Models in good agreement that moisture levels will continue to support scattered to at times numerous storms each afternoon. Axis of subtropical high pressure ridge early in the period will extend into central Florida, then weakening and a shunting south will occur early next week as a frontal trough drops into the southeast states. Weak steering level winds late in the week and over the weekend will continue to favor the highest coverage of afternoon and evening storms across interior sections. As the ridge axis gets suppressed to the south early next week, coastal sections should get back into a higher coverage of the diurnal convection. The models suggest a slug of tropical moisture advecting in from the Gulf of Mexico, so well above normal POPs are possible early-mid next week. && .AVIATION...Coverage so far of showers/storms has been less than 24 hours ago. Still expect numerous boundary interactions to occur late this afternoon-early evening over the interior, which will ramp up the coverage/intensity of storms. Latest indications are that the greatest chance for strong storms will at KISM-KMCO- KSFB. The models show higher moisture on Thu, so would expect convection to initiate a little sooner than today, with scattered to numerous showers/storms occurring over the interior in the afternoon. && .MARINE... Tonight...No wind or sea problems with south winds around 10 knots and seas 2 feet or less. There's a low chance for storms pushing off the coast through evening, especially north of Sebastian Inlet. Also expect isolated late night storms over the Gulf Stream. Thursday-Monday...High pressure will remain near or over the waters, supporting wind speeds around 10 knots. Seas expected to be 2-3 feet most of the time. Scattered storms will continue each afternoon, mainly across inland areas. There is a chance for offshore moving storms on Mon. Additionally, more night/morning showers and storms are expected especially in the Gulf Stream. && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... DAB 72 89 74 85 / 20 40 40 50 MCO 73 92 73 87 / 30 60 40 60 MLB 75 89 76 85 / 30 40 40 50 VRB 76 89 75 85 / 20 30 40 50 LEE 74 93 74 87 / 20 60 40 60 SFB 73 93 74 87 / 30 60 40 60 ORL 73 92 74 87 / 30 60 40 60 FPR 75 90 75 86 / 20 30 40 50 && .MLB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... FL...None. AM...None. && SHORT TERM/LONG TERM...Lascody IMPACT WX/AVIATION...Bragaw & Smith
Hazardous weather outlook, May 31, 5:51 AM EDT, 12 hours 39 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Melbourne FL 551 AM EDT Wed May 31 2017 AMZ550-552-555-570-572-575-FLZ041-044>047-053-054-058-059-064-141- 144-147-312300- 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 County- Northern Lake County-Orange-Seminole-Southern Brevard County- Osceola-Indian River-Okeechobee-St. Lucie-Martin- Coastal Volusia County-Southern Lake County- Northern Brevard County- 551 AM EDT Wed May 31 2017 THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA. .DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT. .THUNDERSTORM IMPACT... Increasing moisture and additional instability should produce a slightly higher coverage of storms this afternoon and early evening. Scattered lightning storms should develop along the east and west coast sea breezes early this afternoon as they push inland across the coastal counties. Then a collision should occur late in the day between 5 and 7 pm near the I 4 corridor. Conditions are favorable for a few strong storms to develop containing frequent lightning strikes, downburst winds up to 50 mph and small hail. Very heavy rain accumulating 2 to 3 inches in a short period of time may cause temporary flooding especially in urban areas. .MARINE THUNDERSTORM GUST IMPACT... Scattered lightning storms over land should push back across the intracoastal waters and nearshore Atlantic this afternoon and early evening, mainly north of Sebastian Inlet. Gusty outflow winds near 35 knots will be possible along with dangerous lightning strikes. Steering flow is toward the northeast around 15 mph but some storm motions will be erratic with propagation along boundaries. .FIRE WEATHER IMPACT... While a few areas saw heavy rain yesterday, continued dry vegetation in many areas will produce a high fire danger of wildfire spread. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY. A typical convective season pattern is expected through the weekend with scattered to numerous afternoon and evening lightning storms. The primary hazards will be frequent lightning strikes, gusty downburst winds and heavy rainfall on both land and water. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotters are requested to monitor the weather and self activate if needed. Kelly
In the hours before
Special weather statement, May 31, 4:32 PM EDT, 1 hour 58 minutes before
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
521 PM EDT WED MAY 31 2017
FLZ045-046-053-144-312215-
Osceola FL-Orange FL-Seminole FL-Southern Lake County FL-
521 PM EDT WED MAY 31 2017
...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SEMINOLE...SOUTH CENTRAL LAKE...
ORANGE AND WESTERN OSCEOLA COUNTIES UNTIL 615 PM EDT...
At 516 PM EDT, Doppler radar was showing multiple storm outflow
boundaries as well as inland moving sea breeze boundaries from the
east and west coasts. Over the next few hours these boundaries will
collide and promote rapid storm development. A few storms could be
severe.
Dime size hail and wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph will be possible with
some of these storms. Storm movement will be slow and chaotic.
Locations impacted include...
Orlando, Kissimmee, Sanford, Apopka and Altamonte Springs.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Torrential rainfall will be possible with these storms, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning may occur with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
These expected storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local
radio stations and available television stations for additional
information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
&&
LAT...LON 2877 8195 2878 8142 2881 8134 2878 8118
2880 8107 2765 8108 2765 8113 2782 8121
2786 8130 2792 8131 2806 8146 2801 8138
2808 8135 2809 8145 2814 8146 2814 8152
2826 8156 2826 8166 2835 8166 2835 8196
TIME...MOT...LOC 2116Z 312DEG 2KT 2851 8150
SedlockSpecial weather statement, May 31, 6:21 PM EDT, 9 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
621 PM EDT WED MAY 31 2017
FLZ053-312300-
Osceola FL-
621 PM EDT WED MAY 31 2017
...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTHEASTERN OSCEOLA COUNTY UNTIL
700 PM EDT...
At 621 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Holopaw. This storm was nearly stationary.
Dime size hail and wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph will be possible with
this storm.
Locations impacted include...
Holopaw.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 2820 8114 2830 8104 2821 8091 2812 8097
2810 8105
TIME...MOT...LOC 2221Z 312DEG 2KT 2819 8103
SedlockSpecial weather statement, May 31, 6:28 PM EDT, 2 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
628 PM EDT WED MAY 31 2017
FLZ045-053-312330-
Osceola FL-Orange FL-
628 PM EDT WED MAY 31 2017
...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR CENTRAL ORANGE AND NORTH CENTRAL
OSCEOLA COUNTIES UNTIL 730 PM EDT...
At 627 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Orlando to Narcoossee. Movement was east-
northeast at 10 to 15 mph.
Dime size hail and wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph will be possible with
these storms.
Locations impacted include...
Orlando, Winter Park, Maitland, Wedgefield and Azalea Park.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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 vehicle.
&&
LAT...LON 2864 8143 2863 8133 2861 8132 2861 8124
2841 8095 2817 8116 2854 8146
TIME...MOT...LOC 2227Z 198DEG 17KT 2851 8136 2829 8124
SedlockSpecial weather statement, May 31, 6:30 PM EDT, 0 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
630 PM EDT WED MAY 31 2017
FLZ064-312315-
Martin FL-
630 PM EDT WED MAY 31 2017
...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTHWESTERN MARTIN COUNTY UNTIL
715 PM EDT...
At 630 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
J And S Fish Camp. This storm was nearly stationary.
Dime size hail and wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with this
storm.
Locations impacted include...
Indiantown and J And S Fish Camp.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until
this storm passes.
&&
LAT...LON 2700 8062 2708 8066 2711 8066 2712 8068
2713 8068 2716 8067 2711 8045 2696 8052
TIME...MOT...LOC 2230Z 294DEG 1KT 2709 8060
SedlockThe office that day
Everything else NWS Melbourne, FL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 30, 8:15 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MLB | Lake | 45 min |
| May 30, 8:45 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MLB | Orange | 30 min |
| May 30, 9:21 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MLB | Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole | 84 min |
| May 31, 3:19 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MLB | Indian River | 26 min |
| May 31, 4:32 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MLB | Indian River | 43 min |
| May 31, 5:14 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MLB | Indian River | 46 min |
| May 31, 5:21 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MLB | Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole | 54 min |
| May 31, 6:21 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MLB | Osceola | 39 min |
| May 31, 6:28 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MLB | Orange | 62 min |
| May 31, 6:43 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MLB | Seminole | 47 min |
| May 31, 6:46 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MLB | Martin | 29 min |
| May 31, 7:04 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MLB | Seminole | 41 min |
| May 31, 7:43 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MLB | Seminole | 47 min |
| May 31, 7:53 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MLB | 97 min |
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