Tornado Warning 6, NWS Melbourne, FL

Issued

Jan 22, 2017, 7:29 PM EST (00:29 UTC)

Expired

Jan 22, 2017, 8:00 PM EST

In force

31 min

Issued by

NWS Melbourne, FL

Area

Storm-based polygon

Tornado

Radar indicated

Hail

1.0 in

County Volusia County, FL

The Melbourne radar (KMLB), 127 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:31 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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689 
WFUS52 KMLB 230029
TORMLB
FLC127-230100-
/O.NEW.KMLB.TO.W.0006.170123T0029Z-170123T0100Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
729 PM EST SUN JAN 22 2017

The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  North central Volusia County in east central Florida...

* Until 800 PM EST
    
* At 728 PM EST, another severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
  tornado was located near DeLand, moving northeast at 60 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail. 

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. 

  IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
           shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. 
           Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree 
           damage is likely. 

* This dangerous storm will be near...
  DeLand and DeLand Airport around 730 PM EST. 
  Ormond Beach, Holly Hill and Daytona International Speedway around 
  750 PM EST. 

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Blue
Spring State Park.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
Melbourne.

&&

LAT...LON 2918 8094 2893 8135 2895 8135 2896 8137
      2899 8136 2903 8140 2906 8145 2908 8146
      2926 8125 2927 8115 2934 8115 2941 8106
TIME...MOT...LOC 0028Z 231DEG 49KT 2903 8136 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

Cristaldi

014 
WWUS52 KMLB 230046
SVSMLB

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
746 PM EST SUN JAN 22 2017

FLC127-230100-
/O.CON.KMLB.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-170123T0100Z/
Volusia FL-
746 PM EST SUN JAN 22 2017

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM EST FOR NORTH
CENTRAL VOLUSIA COUNTY...
    
At 745 PM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was approaching the Daytona International Speedway, or 7 miles west
of Daytona Beach, moving northeast at 60 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail. 

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. 

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely. 

This dangerous storm will be near...
  Ormond Beach, Holly Hill and Daytona Beach Airport around 750 PM 
  EST. 

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Ormond
Beach Airport.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.

&&

LAT...LON 2918 8094 2907 8112 2926 8125 2927 8115
      2934 8115 2941 8106
TIME...MOT...LOC 0045Z 231DEG 49KT 2918 8114 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

Cristaldi

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